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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1902

Page

5

Three Highwaymen to Answer at Court in Carbondale

Edward alias Skinner Devine James Purcell and James Connors were arraigned before Alderman Jones on charges of highway robbery attempt at felonious assault and impersonating an officer. Purcell posted bail. Devine and Connors jailed. None carried a weapon. motive linked to a drink run and a roadside hold up on Fallbrook Street leading to a timely police capture.

Edward Skinner Devine James Purcell James Connors Alderman Jones Purcell Fallbrook Street Tribune Aldermin Jones Fancher Charles Schimmell Connors Arlington House Dunduaff Street Carden Orio Fancher Bald County Jall McAndrews Delaware and Hudson Carbondale Dundaff New York

Still Leaving The City For Ohio Move

Mrs Samuel W Davis and her young daughter left last evening by the Erie L g to Marion Ohio where Mrs Davis will reside with her husband Mr Davis has gone earlier and secured a lucrative position in the same town Mr and Mrs Richard Maize have left for Pittsburgh where they will re move There is unfinished text here but the main actions are outlined in Cleveland style brief.

Mr. Male George O'Leary Thompson Street Lave Aley Pittsburg William, Malloy Brooklyn Carbondale Philadelphia John Wooking South Terrace Street Middletown N. Y Edward Golden Matthew Brown Sand Street New York City Samuel W. Davis Erie Marion Ohio Davis Mr. Davis Richard Maize

Grape-Nuts Credited With Restored Health For Lawyer

A Seneca Falls lawyer reports improved health after using Grape-Nuts, noting clearer thinking, steadier digestion, and fading facial blemishes. He previously struggled with concentration while studying law, and credits the cereal and its nutrition for renewed energy and study progress.

Railroad Men Stoned in Honesdale Branch Incidents

Detective Crippen reports four youths, oldest ten, charged after stones struck trains on the Honesdale branch. Brakeman John J. Murray was hit under the eye, risking severe sight loss as trains were stoned near Carbondale Metal Works. Gibbs held on bail amid conflicting alibi and witness statements.

Delaware & Hudson Company Martin Crippen Honesdale Crippen Alderman Jones John J. Murray Carbondale Metal Working Company Murray Neary Arthur Gibbs Park Street Fred Tuttle Gibbs Ernest Barnes Edward Lord Tuttle

Thompson Sinking in Smallpox Case as Death Looms

Thomas Thompson Jr. sinks rapidly amid smallpox. Doctors note a collapse and weak heart despite stimulants. a second son shows suspicious symptoms after recent vaccination. Elder brother progresses toward recovery, while the third patient is closely watched for similar signs. End near, within hours.

Thomas ‘Thompson Thompson

Tax Collector Settles Balance at Poor Board Meeting

Tax Collector John W. Barrett attended the meeting prepared to settle a tax duplicate of 11 171.00. He paid treasury totals of 4 233.55 to Moon, 4 287.40 to Lynch, 1 426.00 to Mottube, and 179.04 to Thermias, totaling 10 080.08.

John W. Barrett the Poor Board Teasurer Moon Lynch Mottube Thermias

Carpenters and plumbers play final game at Lake Lodore

The third and deciding game of the carpenters versus plumbers series will be at Lake Lodore today. Members of Ped era Union No. 7.2/4 are invited to an outing and clum bake after the event. Union members should meet at the Leader building hall at seven in the morning. During the affair will be for members only.

Carpenters Lake Lodore Pedera Union No. 7 Clumbake

Apprentices and Juniors Face Craft Teams in Morning Games

A day of four ball games is planned with apprentices and juniors in one match, painters versus masons in another, and the big event between the carpenters and plumbers. Each side has a time to its credit and aims to win the second game. All players belong to the two crafts. A clambake follows at noon and a full day of fun is anticipated.

Enarpenters

All Stars Baseball Team Seeks Any Opponent Under 13

The All Stars announce readiness to play any team under 13 at any time and field. Lineup includes Stephen Moffitt pitcher Claude Rehkers catcher Paul Burke shortstop John Burke first base Thomas Grady second base Charles Murrin third base John Moffitt center field James Burne right field Clarence Rehkers second catcher Henry Wellbrook bat carrier Joe Smith manager Paul Burke captain Claude Rehkors.

All Stars Follws Stephen Moffitt Claude Rehkers Paul Burke John Burke Thomas Grady Charles Murrin John Moffitt James Burne Clarence Rehkers Henry Wellbrook Joe Smith Claude Rehkors

Social reception for First Presbyterian Sunday school teachers

A reception for the primary department teachers of the First Presbyterian Sunday school was hosted by Mrs A PF Fey and Miss Anna Belle Waterfield at Mrs Fey’s Eight Avenue home. An advertisement guessing contest used illustrations from reading papers and magazines with prizes for top and booby picks. Attendees included Jessie Matthews Edith Muir Gretta Bryson Mary Yarrington Isabelle Yarrington Sarah Gerrand Jeannette McMinn Nellie Bryden and several Mrs Sh Creveling Mrs Stansbury Mrs Rosetta Orts Mrs Orr and Mrs Bates.

First Presbyterian Sunday School PF. Fey Anna Belle Waterfield W. RB. Standsbury Jessie Matthews Edith Muir Gretta Bryson Mary Isabelle Yarrington Sarah Gerrand Jeannette Isabelle McMinn Nellie Bryden George Sh. Creveling W. H. Stansbury Rosetta Orts David Orr Luther Bates

St Rose Academy Commencement Features Debut Duet

The Tribune notes a standout moment at St Rose Academy commencement Thursday evening the vocal duet by Miss May Moffitt and Wille C Price marking Price first public appearance as a vocalist. Both performers received hearty applause and an encore was demanded.

the Tribune St. Rose Academy May Moffitt Wille C. Price Mr. Price Miss Moffitt

Local Dentist Dr James Clune Heads to South Africa for Practice

Dr James Clune son of Mr and Mrs John Clune of this city has accepted a lucrative dentistry post in Pretoria South Africa He leaves soon with Charles Healey of Lynn Massachusetts Mr Healey accompanies him to aid the trip Clune a University of Pennsylvania graduate aims to regain health while abroad Many well wish him safety and success

the Tribune James Clune John Clune South Africa Charles Healey Lynn Mass Pretoria Clune University of Pennsylvania

Sermon Series on True Christian Church and Simony

Sunday school at 9.10 am and service at 10.30 am feature the third sermon on the fundamental principles of the true Christian church and its propagation. The lesson covers Ananias and Sapphira and the foreshadowing of ecclesiastical corruption by money making. Dr. M. Geller discusses Rich Churches: Poor Christians. All are welcome. Rev. FL Ellinger, pastor.

M. Geller FL Elinger Pistor

Language teaching by graphophone demonstration at Cycle club

Captain Thomas Murphy announced an instructional session by Prof. La Mage from the International Correspondence schools. The faculty demonstration used graphophones to show language teaching methods to a large audience in the Cycle club rooms with Prof. Lia Maze among the listeners.

Thomas Murphy International Correspondence Devehools la Mage Lia Maze

Lumber gatherers off four hundred acre tract in Delaware County

John Pethick of Carbondale and Joseph Holt formerly of Smith HM collect hardwood lumber for the market from a four hundred acre tract on Rood's Creek in Delaware County. Their shipping station is Hale Holdy on the Erie near Honesdale Citizen.

John Pethick Carbondale Joseph Holt Smith HM Rood's Creek Delaware County Hale Holdy Erie Honesdale

Races at Afton Draw Carbondalians to Track

Yesterday near Afton observers from Carbondale crowded the event. Levi Patterson, a local firm owner, sent a notable string of horses to the races. Among spectators were W. BE Watt, Walter Scurry, Fred Watt, George Kenton, PFlM, Burr.

Afton Levi Patterson W. BE. Watt Walter Scurry Fred Watt George Kenton Pflm Burr

Scranton Republicans Rally Behind Wag ner for County Post

Select Councilman Charles F. Wagner of Scranton, former commissioner's clerk and Republican candidate for county commissioner, visited the city yesterday to promote his bid. He was accompanied by renowned Scranton musician John W. Berghauser.

Charles F. Wagner Scranton John W. Berghauser

Ontario & Western Closes Carbondale Yard Station

The Ontario and Western ends service at Carbondale yard and relocates operator to other work. Simpson provided patronage to avoid ongoing costs of keeping the station open.

Ontario & Western Company Carbondale Simpson

Prospective AGM Visits Belmont Street Home

A candidate for assistant general manager visited the home on Belmont Street belonging to P. F. Hughes, general manager of the Carbondale Telephone Company. The visit occurred on a Thursday evening.

Belmont Street P. 5 Hughes Manaager The Carbondale Telephone Company

Turks Defeat Foul Tops In Swamp Field Clash

The Turks of the South Side beat the Foul Tops of Pike Street on the Swamp field by 34 to 0. Battery for the Turks were Casey and Donnelly, with McAndrew and Hadgina starring for the Foul Tops.

Pike Street M. Batteries Casey and Donnelly McAndrew Hadgina

Meetings of Tonight Across Local Lodges

Court Lilly and several fraternal and labor groups such as Foresters of America Diamond Lodge Shield of Honor Local No 1616 and United Mine Workers hold meetings this evening with program details to follow.

The Passing Throng

Clarence Giles of Lincoln Avenue is identified among bystanders in a crowd scene. The brief item notes his presence at a public gathering on a city street.

Clarence Giles Lincoln Avenue

War relic tale Brought Pain to Draper Then Relief

Charles J. Draper of South Shaftsbury Vermont recalls misery from a war relic from his Spanish American War service. After illness from poor water and climate he found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, bought at fifty cents a box or six for two dollars and fifty cents. The pills are advertised as a cure for blood and nerve related ailments and sold by the Dr Williams Medicine Company.

Charles J. Draper South Shaftsbury Pennsylvania Mr. Draper Georgia Porto Rico Dr. Williams

Local Society Notes Visit Residents and Visitors Arrive

Visiting relatives and friends fill Jamison City and nearby towns with a stream of guests. Names include W G Giles and Mrs A O Fidlam with Lake Winola stays, Miss Magele Kelly in Pittston, James Byrne from St Charles Baltimore vacationing here, and Isabelle Watt visiting Syracuse. Also listed are Ada Nicol in Wilkes Barre, Hermans from Scranton, Mabel and Mary Van Kus kirk from Taylor, L M Atkinson of Honesdale, Mrs William Brownell of Dundaff, and Mrs B O M Pitts returning from Scranton. Mrs Sarah Courtney hosts, J R Slack of Delaware and Hudson travels for company business, and a funeral in Clonesdale brings Henry Jadwin party. Julia Byrne departs for home via Erie, Berthier Dix canvasses in Honesdale, and Mrs Millard and son visit Seelyville before Wayne County Herald note.

W. G. Giles Jamiscon City A. O. Fidlam Lake Winola Magele Kelly South Church Stret Pittston James Byrne St. Charles College Baltimore Isabelle Watt North Church Street Syracuse N.Y James Snyder Greenfield Warren Snyder Joffrey Street Ada Nicol Wilkes-Barre Janet Sawyer Trinity Rectory George Hermans Scranton Electric City Harrison House Mabel Mary van Kuskirk Taylor Allee Rashleigh River Street L. M. Atkinson Honesdale Wayne County William Brownell Dundaff Sarah Courtney South Washington Street B. OM. Pitts Mary Jane Reese Modge Power J. R. Slack Delaware & Hudson Albany N. W Theo City Henry B. Jadwin Susie Flossie Jadwin Clonesdale P. 4 Peterson Julia Byrne Patrick Byrne Washington Street Erie Jamestown Berthier 'W. Dix Carbondale

Mayfield Coal Dump Fight and Mayfield Mayhem Report

Two Mayfield Polanders Toney Rotan and Joe Murtleho were badly cut by Robert Kelly during a coal dump dispute on the Dehiwire and Hudson. Kelly defended his claim with a shovel, leaving Roman with two cuts to the skull and Murlteho receiving one. Both required surgical care afterward. Two Olyphant constables, while searching for a wanted man, faced resistance in Mayfield as a house raid drew a large, hostile gathering and forced them to seek shelter in Mendelson's state. Mike Wandikey was arrested with bail denied, transported to jail. Nearby, Mrs. Cusley and daughter from Butte City and others from Wilkes-Barre visited local residents. Tailor David Allen enjoyed a family outing at Crystal Lake. Children’s Day will be observed at the Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow. no Sunday services noted.

Toney Ro»tan Joe Murlteho Dehiwire and Hudson Robert Kelly Polanders Kelly Roman Muriieho Shelley Mendelson Mike Wandikey Squire Keifer John Cusley Leonard Rogers Leonard Butte City Montana John Wilson West Mayfield Alvira Emory Misa Brady Wilkes-Barre Arthur Day Cemetery Street Violet Lane Third Street Clifford David Allen Crystal Lake Methodist Episcopal Church

Summer Underwear Offers Wide Range for All Ages

A local retailer touts a large stock of women's, men's, and children's underwear. The store emphasizes in house planning, direct-from-makers sourcing, and bulk purchases to keep prices low while offering good fitting, comfortable undergarments for 25 cents to 10 dollars per garment.

Umbrellas Offer Quality at Low Prices Across Sizes

A local catalog touts umbrellas priced at $1.50 for 26 inch models, $1.75 for 28 inch, and $3 for 26 inch all silk varieties. Handles range from natural wood to pearl silver and ivory, claiming better value than cost.

Local Church Notices and Congregation Addresses

In the afternoon a school session is noted. In the evening Mr. Bowers from Scranton will address the congregation. Miss Nellie Blakeslee vacationing with her brother Chivense at Cranford New Jersey. Archdeacon Coxe of Walden New York will visit Rev. and Mrs. Brodhead and preach at St James church next Wednesday evening.

Bowers Scranton Nellie Blakeslee Chivense Cranford N. J Archdeacon Coxe Walden N. Y

Local News Briefs From The Area

John Moran returns home from Stroudsburg Normal School to spend vacation with Miss Alice CGIDigin of Lones visiting Mrs. Frod. Planners back from wedding tour. Mr and Mrs H Linderman reside on Main Street. Claude Stocker of Jermyn shown yesterday. Carrie Pattenberg entertains Sunday school class with games and amusements from 3 to 7. attendees listed. Mrs Willian Van Doren visits Carbondale. Mrs A Sampson and daughter Louise of Feranton visit relatives. J W Grant of Carbondale makes Dustneys call. Mrs William Lees of Scranton visits.

John Moran Stroudsburg Normal School Alice Cgidigin Lones H. (. Linderman Main Street Claude Stocker Jermyon Dora Miller Sadie Williams Bertha Miller Florence Bensing Palma Yarns Mabel Devker Jeanette Lawrence Bertha Callaway Willian van Doren Carbondale A. Sampson Louise Feranton J. W. Grant William Lees Scranton

Freemasons Honor Matthewson With Jewel at Norwich Smoker

A. B. Matthewson recipients a Masters jewel at a Kingsbury lodge No. 460 smoker in their rooms last evening before leaving for Norwich New York. Attendees listed include local officials and many lodge members with luncheon following the program. services and sermons announced for Blakely Baptist and Episcopal congregations.

A. B. Matthewson Norwich N.Y Kingsbury Lodge Mavons Matthewson W. HH. Adal J. J. Alken J. H. Borkhelwer BE. C. Barethoi Robert Burleigh Mo D. Carpenter A. F P.rans Bf. BB Dukin T. W. Howards Edward Mvans, Jr Harry Howard W. H. Winters J. A. Schults Arthur Widdowfield Levi Dershimer L. McWabe J. J. Morgan Mathew Mackey D. G. Jones Alex. Frew C. W. Houser Dr. L. Kelly Robert Jones J. W. Kennedy J. H. Lewis Griffith Jones W. P. Kennedy Fred Kelfer Priceburg George W. Slgreaves Peckville A. 3. Mason David Spencer Niagara

Local Notes Highlight Examinations and Social Visits

Miss Michel Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs D Edwards of Bhike ly passed Stroudsburg State Normal school exam this week and will pursue advanced studies at West Chester Normal school in fall. Michael Sweeney of Archbald visited yesterday. The Browns vs Dunmore baseball clash is set for this afternoon on the local grounds. A meeting of the xcelsior Hose company is planned for tomorrow at 2. John Dakin visits Philadelphia relatives while John P P OMalley of Carbondale spent yesterday with locals.

BE. J Haughton Michel Edwards D. Edwards Bhikely Stroudsburg State Normal School West Chester Normal School Michael Sweeney Archbald Browns Dunmore Baseball Club Xcelsior Hose Company P. J. Honan Scranton Jeane Davis Greenwood Anselm and Louise St.Patrick's Convent Plitstow John Dakin Philsdlelphia John PP O'Malley Carbondale

Mrs Doe Tuthill Heads North To Niagara Falls Home

Mrs. Doe Tuthill plans Monday departure to join her husband at Niagara Falls where they will establish their future home. A new hose company is planned for Blakely and a citizens meeting elected officers led by President Thomas Jones and Secretary George Reese. The report details water contract talks and local church services with pastors Rev J. S. Thomas Rev S. A. Moon and Rev H. Moon. Citizens discussed fire water supply and insurance follow ups. Mr and Mrs Juyuthill of Glen Lyon visit town while Mrs Daylett travels to Niagara Falls for her husband’s employment.

Doe Tuthill Niagara Falls Blakely Thomas Jones William Samuels George Reese C. M. Alathaway W. Taylor Peckville Baptist Church Thomas Second Temple Moon William Allen Ritter Juy Uthill Glen Lyon John Daylett Niagara Pally

Delightful Senyon Event At Frank’s Home

An upcoming Senyon gathering will be hosted at the residence of Frank, described as a charming social occasion. Attendees are invited to enjoy dinner, conversation, and a casual program in a welcoming setting.

Senyon Frank

Young Couple Wed In Milburn Milestone Wedding

The marriage of Etta Mosteller to Benjamin Reed was performed at 4 o clock by Rev. G C Jacobs at Brick church with about thirty guests. The bride wore white mousselined sole lace, carried white carnations, and the couple left for Milburn New Jersey to begin housekeeping with the bride’s father.

Misa Myrtle Read D. C. Reed R. Wilson William Mow John Curtis Jank Reed Clarence Reed Lydia Myrtle Edith Alice Reed M. Kellar Frank Mosteller Harry Reed Orin Rees Samuel Machell Oscar Rummerfield John Worthington Roy Kellar Georga Naylor Wiliam Howard Brown Allen Reed Milburn N. J

Storm Ravages Clark's Summit Cause Property Damage

A severe Wednesday night storm caused heavy rain and wind damage across Clark's Summit. Trees, shrubs and growing crops suffered, with residents and visitors reporting various social events and visits as the community pursues planned church gatherings and local reunions.

Osteopathy Here Promises Disease Relief

A historical notice touts osteopathic treatment to cure diseases by addressing blockages in force and circulation through manual stimulation or inhibition of nerve centers. It claims success for asthma hay fever paralysis nervous and liver troubles and invites consultation in Green Ridge Washington.

Green Ridge Washington

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