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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1902

Page

2

WEDDINGS IN CARBONDALE MISS LUCY MCDONOUGH AND MICHAEL BARRETT JR

Exceedingly pretty ceremony at St Rose Church honors Miss Lucy McDonough of Cottage street and Michael Barrett Jr of Fallbrook street with Rev. Walter Gorman officiating. Bride wears cream albatross and carries roses. reception at bride’s parents’ home. The couple will live together after a brief honeymoon. The day also brings Miss Anna C Lesher to wed John H Steele at First Methodist Church with simple rites officiated by Rev A F Chilfee.

Lucy McDonough Michael Barrett, Jr St. Rose Church Anna Lesher John H. Steele New Buffalo A. F. Chaffee Angelus Cottage Street Fallbrook Street Mamie Burnett Thomas Barrett Tanhouser Walter Gorman Mendelssohn Anna C. Lesher First Methodist Church Terrace FL Chilfee M. Lesher Carbondale High School

Delegates to District Convention Named by Local Abstinence Societies

Local total abstinence societies announce the election of delegates for the district convention to be held in Archbald on Sunday afternoon July 6. Delegates chosen to date include J. P. Campbell Edward Dockerty Matthew Connor M. R. Campbell and Michael Horan of Knights of Father Matthew along with John Devaney Timothy J. Gilhoul James Connors Joseph Mannion Daniel Nelly.

Archbald J. P. Campbell Edward Dockerty Matthew Connor M. R. Campbell Michael Horan Knights of Father

A Night in the Country Attracts Local Youth

A summer social at Decker's hall in Dun anii drew a large crowd under the Bon Ton Reading Club patronage of Cur- Hondale. The evening featured a country drive, dancing, and lively social mingling, described as highly enjoyable by attendees.

Decker Dunanii Bon Ton Reading Club Cur- Hondale

Grape-Nuts Improves Health Says School Teacher

A Vermont teacher describes weak health from poor nutrition and how switching to Grape-Nuts and cream improved energy, digestion, and memory. She recounts nearly quitting teaching due to illness, then credits Postum products for renewed strength and alertness. statements claim better brain function and productivity.

Vermont California Postum Co Battle Creek Ich

Small-pox case in Carbondale linked to Ashland visitor

William Thompson, 18, of Hospital Street Carbondale, contracts a mild small-pox attack. The source traces to Archie Lewis of Ashland, now a small-pox patient in Jermyn, who visited Carbondale and spread the illness. Sanitary measures and a temporary quarantine follow amid a lack of a local health board.

William Thompson Hospital Street Archie Lewis Ashland Carbondale Andrew Thompson Thompson Jermyn Lewis David Thoms Gbucon Street Thompson House J. W. Wouser Scranton Houser O'Neil Board of Health Select Council

Crescents Clash With Carbondale in Field Battle

A base ball battle royal is set for this afternoon on Duffy's field pitting the Crescents against Carbondale. The game, to be called at 9 o'clock, draws expected strong crowd support as fans cheer the contest’s fine points and potential survival of the fittest outcome.

Crescents Carbondale Duffy's

Letters Remaining in Carbon Dale Post Office June 18 188

A historic postal note lists names of patrons with letters awaiting pickup at Carbon Dale on June 18. The roster includes J Walter Bump R L Davis Genn Harpking Jimes Jones Dr T J Lamb G W Robbing Harvey K R Underwood Mrs Jean Ammerman Julia Anderson Miss Bera Matthews Perfect Custom Short Co Wladyslaw Miscarkl Fortinata Mercuredi Giuseppe Miarie Giglotti J J Thomas and the Postmaster.

Carbondale J. Walter Bump R.L. Davis Genn Harpking Jimes Jones T. J. Lamb G. W. Robbing Harvey KR Underwood Jean Ammerman Julia Anderson Bera Matthews Perfect Custom Short Co Wladyslaw Miscarkl Foron Fortinata Mercuredi Duseppe Miarie Giglotti J. J. Thomas

Maxwell Shepherd Attends Maxwell Aitheus Cousin Wedding

Maxwell Shepherd travels to Oneida New York for his cousin Misa Clarice Maxwell and Frank Aitheus wedding. Miss Maxwell has visited Carbondale and has many well wisher friends in the city.

Maxwell Shepherd Oneida N. Y Misa Clarice Maxwell Frank Aitheus Miss Maxwell Carbondale

Fishing Trip Leaves Three Men From Wayne County

De J J Thompson attorney W F B Watt and Walter Scurry departed early yesterday for a fishing trip in Wayne County.

de. J. J. Thompson W. FB. Watt Walter Scurry Wayne County

Local News in Brief Fresh Notes on Town People

William Thomas left the city to seek hotel work in Saratoga. Thomas Cannon displays a forty pound turtle caught in Brownell's swamp. Martin Duffy, hospitalized with appendicitis, is improving. Thomas Kane Jr. is released from seven year burglary sentence. Cleon Briggs resigns to join Schenectady locomotive works. Scurry family and Miss Margaret Davis go to Oceany Grove for summer. Nettie Thomas returns from Wales, health improved. Marshall Stull takes a week vacation in Kn-Hannock. High school commencement seats sell out. Rev Rollin Sawyer returns from Honesdale outing. Zopher Lee and P A Rivenburg enjoy fishing at Robinson's pond.

William Thomas Saratoga Thomas Cannon Sandstreet Brownell Martin Duffy Fallbrook Street Thomas Kane, Jr Edwards Astern Cleon Briggs Percy Briggs Dicksonhill Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Wailroad Scranton Schenectady Daniel Scurry Sand Mra Alfred Pascoe Unkhannock Rollin A. Sawyer Trinity Church Honesdire J. P. Ware Grace Church Tonesdale Zopher Lee P. A. Rivenburg Flobinson's Thor

Local Residents Share Summer News and Visits

Mr and Mrs Moran of South Church street return home after weeks in New York City. Campbell of Spring street vacationing in New York. Miss Mary McDermott leaves for Athantie City to spend the summer with P F Coogan’s family. Mrs B E Emory and Nadine of West Pittston visit Mrs G B Sampson on Canaan street. John W Jones of South Church street confined at home due to business. Born to All and Mrs Peter Krantz of South Church street, a son. James Bush of Maple City seen in town yesterday. John Williamson of Wilkes-Barre as a overnight guest. J Smith of Seelyville at the American yesterday. Miss Tthel Rogers of Nantitoke returns home after brief visit with Carbondale friends.

William Moran South Church Street New York City Dod Campbell Spring Street New York Mary McDermott P. F. Coogan Athantie City Emory Nadine West Pittston G. B. Sampson Canaan Street John W. Jones Bu Itness Peter Krantz Bouth Church Street James Bush Maple City Gilley John Williamson Wilkes-Barre J. Smith Seelyville Tthel Rogers Nantitoke Carbondale

Obituary notices Jermyn and Mayfield area

Mrs. John Howarth of Third Street Jermyn Mayfield died last evening after a seven week illness aged sixty two born in Oldham Lancashire England survived by two daughters Mrs John Jones and Mrs J H Berryman two sisters Mrs Harry Smith and Mrs John Howarth funeral planned. Merchants debate cash basis rumor false. Mail service criticized by business district. Fireworks nuisance on main streets mayors urged to curb use. Oriental Star lodge members visit Jermyn.

John Howarth Third Street Orlovk Deceasxed Oldham Lancashire England Pilston John Jones J. H. Berryman Harry Smith Jermyn Scranton

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Sold With Satisfaction Guarantee

Jaquish Inland Michigan reports selling more Chamberlain's Cough Remedy than all similar preparations combined. He guarantees every bottle and notes it is for sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain I.—F. Co. Jaquish Inland Mich

Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted For Scranton Residents

An advertisement from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. Mrs E F Jones of 1010 Lafayette St Scranton reports knee stiffness, ankle bloating, and pain eased after using several boxes bought from Matthews Bros drug store. The ad claims others in Scranton found relief and notes a 50 cent price with sale agents nationwide.

E. F. Jones Lafayette Street Dean Matthews Bros.’ Drug Store Scranton Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

Exceedingly pretty wedding in St Patrick's Church

Yesterday in St Patrick's church Misa Mary O Boyle daughter of Hugh O Boyle of Dunmore street and John Taughan were married in a nuptial mass performed by Rev P J Murphy. The bride wore a brown broadcloath gown with a white chiffon hat and carried a prayer book. Attendant Miss Annie Hoban wore grey liberty satin. A reception followed at the bride's home and the couple left for New York on the noon train.

St. Patrick's Church Misa Mary O'Boyle Hugh O' Boyle Dunmore Street John Taughan Mendelesohn Nettle McDonnell P. J. Murphy Annie Hoban Liberty Paine M. W. Cummings, Jr Lves Karl Willam Adair Excelsior Hose Company A. FF. Craus Bartholomew J. Lynch Gertrude Miller Lancaster Lynch Citizens’ Bank Blakely Pool Board Fils Millesville State Normal School Katie Hevers Marshwood Martin Walsh Dinmore Watie Dolphin Priceburg James T Tlevers Pasther Hevers Delaaware and Hudson Station New York Walsh Dunmore Clara Sherman William 8. Jones Blakely Beranton Pierce Penn Avenue Baptist Church Atlantic City Jones Lackawanna Avenue Holy Cross College Hugh Ruddy B.C. Harnden Binghamton M, Kk. Harnden John O'Malley P. O'Malley Scranton

Peckville Fire District Battles Lightning Hit Home

The Wilson Fire Company purchased new service equipment as a severe Peckville storm struck William Tuthill’s Maple street residence. A chimney collapsed and the house was badly wrecked while Mrs Tuthill, upstairs, suffered a shock but recovered. Blakely High School students picnicked at Nay Aug Park. Insured losses from the big fire, represented by Air D. G. Black, amount to thousands.

Wilson Fire Company Peckville William Tuthill Maple Street Tuthill Blakely High School Nay Aug Park Air D. G. Hlack

Throop Local 10 UMWA Meeting Announced

A meeting of Local 10 United Mine Workers of America will be held at Throop Park on a Thursday afternoon. All men and women are invited to attend. Several speakers will be on hand. By order of the president Henry Jarvis.

United Mine Workers of America Throop Park Henry Jarvis

Wyoming Valley Express Set to Start on Lehigh Valley Line

The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a new through train between Carbondale Scranton New York and Philadelphia called the Wyoming Valley Express starting June 15. Depart Carbondale 7:00 a.m. Scranton 7:41 a.m. arrive New York 1:18 p.m. Philadelphia 12:40 p.m. Return from New York 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia 4:30 p.m. arrive Scranton 10:03 p.m. Carbondale 10:49 p.m. Includes through Pullman buffet parlor car and Lehigh Valley day coach between Carbondale and New York.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Carbondale Scranton New York Philadelphia Delaware and Hudson Railroad

Atlantic City A World Gem Resort Title

Atlantic City is praised as the world’s gem resort with its famed board walk ocean piers and luxurious hotels. The New Jersey Central offers vestibuled trains from New York to Atlantic City with three daily departures at 40 AM and 840 PM and buffet parlor cars. The railroad’s Passenger Department issues a free illustrated booklet about Atlantic City upon request.

Atlantic City New Jersey Central New York New Jersey Central Passenger Department New York City

National Delegation Association Excursion Ticket Offer

The Lackawanna Hillroad sells special excursion round trip tickets to Minneapolis for July 7 to 11, priced at 30 640 dollars. Tickets valid for return passage to Minneapolis until July 14 with a 60 cent deposit, extension to Sept 1 available. Delegates should note one change of cars in Chicago when departing Scranton. The popular departure is 6:50 p m from Scranton arriving Minneapolis at 7:45 am the next day.

National Delegation Association Minneapolis Minn Lackawanna Hillroad Scranton Lackawanna Chicago

Southern Railway Sells Round Trip Tickets to Asheville N C

The Southern railway offers round trip fares to Asheville for Aug 17 18 and 19 1902 with return by Aug 25 for the general public. From Washington the rate is $14 05. Through sleeping car service to Asheville is available. Charles L Hopkins district passenger agent Philadelphia will provide information.

Asheville N. C Meeting Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturalists Washington Pullman Bally Charles L. Hopkins Southern Railway Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Low Rate of Fare to Denver On Account of the Sunday School

A brief advertise­ment notes a discounted rail fare to Denver Colorado tied to a Sunday School event. The notice emphasizes reduced prices for travelers and encourages attending church gatherings.

Denver Colorado

International association convention trip to Denver

The text announces a triennial convention to be held in Denver California from June 26 to July 2. Special round trip first class tickets are available from the Lackawanna railroad ticket office at a fare of 45 dollars 25 cents. Tickets are valid for travel June 21 22 and 6H. On return the joint agent must receive 26 cents for the return passage to August 1 1902.

Ternational Association Denver Cal Lackawanna Railroad

Dunmore War Pageant and Lectures Stir Local Audience

The Boys' brigade at Trinn Avenue Church drew large crowds for a well received military drill led by Carl Altemose. Rev Dabney drew youths into church work beyond the building. Dr Bateson lectured on the qualities of famous men using charts and metaphors comparing temperaments to fabrics and woods. He advised temperaments like oak for ruggedness and rag-tag for low form, and stressed health through pure water and air alongside disciplined drill and diet.

Trinn Avenue Carl Altemose Dabney Tripp Avenue Bateson Cladstone Grant Napoleon Bonaparte Washington Wellington Chen

St Mark's Sunday School and Local News Notes

A. P. McDonough returns from Hawley after a brief visit. John Nichols comes back from a successful trip in Pi county and hosts friends at his Drinker street home. Mrs. Fred Cooke returns to New York City after several days in town. St Mark's Sunday school plans an event with a train schedule noted for the depot departure at .40 o'clock.

A. P. McDonough Hawley St. Mark's Avrel Tadas John Nichols Pi County Drinker Street Fred Cooke New York City

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