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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1902

Page

7

Snake yarns of spring and wildcat tale from Susquehanna

In Susquehanna and along the Delaware river a string of items joins snake stories with local politics. A Delaware Valley hunter recalls rattlers in a mossy rock lair near the river and a wildcat on the railroad line gives chase then is killed by Conductor Oree. The same piece notes Oree’s method of luring the wildcat, plus a push for YMCA formation, and mentions Wright’s renomination, Republican sentiment for a late term, and local civic events as a mix of rural spectacle and public affairs.

Susquehanna John Haile Delaware Valley Delaware River Ireland Wood St. Patrick New York Dehioware Jimming Peter Charles C. Pratt Fred Wright Susquehanna County Wright

Revival Services With Evangelist G W Wilson In Forest City

Rev G W Wilson conducts revival services at the Methodist church this week in Forest City. A strong preacher, he also shares news of food at George Malla Jaill’s home on South Delaware street. Lyman H Howe’s popular moving picture exhibition will be shown, with details to follow.

Forest City G. W. Wilson George Malla Jaill Delaware Street Lyman H. Howe

Picture Puzzle Diary Entries From March

Readings describe a sequence of daily picture puzzles with figures formed by objects and silhouettes. The notes assign scenes to various dates in March including arrangements of people animals and household items creating profiles and shapes.

Dyvons Kumens Clie Topeki Thirsalas Marehi

Dorin and Carroll Star In Local Ent Meeting

Dorin performs at home on stage as a versatile musician and actor. Carroll also impresses, especially with his song Rip Van Winkle. The Toeast, Inwong, and Osleck tribe render a vibrant chorus. Local stereopticon views accompany the program with piano and violin. Refreshments follow in the dining hall. Osteck tribe again proves to be strong entertainers with a Friday night showing.

Dorin Ia Puston Carroll Rip van Winkle Osleck Tribe Red Men

Tuxedo Club Stars At The Academy Of Music

Chester De Vonde company presents a theatrical program at the Academy of Music with matinee and evening performances by the Star The Tuxedo Club in both showings promising stylish spectacle and high spirits for patrons.

Academy OF Music Chester de Vonde Company

Captain Jinks of the Hore Marines at Lyceum praised by critics

The review lauds Ethel Barrymore in Captain Jinks of the Hore Marines presenting as a fantastically humorous yet incongruous farce. Clyde Fitch’s play is praised for its bold, odd scenes though some elements are deemed merely sensational. Barriviere Howard and Pitt are noted as strong supporting performers.

Captain Jinks Hore Marines Ethel Harrymore Lyceum Ite Clyde Fiteh Fiteh Fitchiem Mine Barrymore Mme Trentoni Miss Barriviere Drews Ethel Barrymore George W. Howard Jinks Tabor Fanny Addison Pitt Misa Barrymore

For Rent Listings Across Scranton Area

Multiple rental notices advertise furnished rooms and houses in Scranton and nearby towns. Properties include nine room cottages, office suites, store space, and a house with modern amenities near Capouse Avenue. Additional postings offer professional offices, a second floor over Lackawanna Avenue, and room for rent in Adams Linden Spruce streets.

Dickson City William Fl Richmond Richmond Hill Main Avenue Scranton Capouse Avenue Alrect Cara Sunder- Son Avene Lackawanna Avenue Krotosky Bros Menta Adams Avenue

The Cheater De Vonde's Week Ends With The Great City of London

The Cheater De Vonde company closes its first week with The Great City of London to a pleased crowd. The second week opens this afternoon with Hank's Roost and Bond of Honor to be shown tonight.

Cheater de Vonde London Hank

Local Notes And Political Moves In Tunkhannock

Tunkhannock reports visits by Mrs William N Reynolds and Miss Lydia Osterhout with relatives in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The Republican county committee plans a April 28 county convention to pick a delegate to the state convention and congressional representatives. A resolution backs Israel B Brown for internal affairs secretary. The Monday club meets at Mrs Reynolds home. Various locals are noted visiting, with a court bail decision in the Judson Lutes lumber case set at $500.

Scranton Tribune Tunkhannock William N. Reynolds Wilkes-Barre Lydia Osterhout Stanley Osterhout Scranton Joseph W. Pratt Vwriday Republican County Committee Israel B. Brown Erie County West Tiogan Street Hannah Lobeck Mia James Preiay Second Stephen Carey Euston Coray M. Kishpaugh Harrisburg Squire W Bridge Street Frank Ace Shields Nicholson

Smallpox Anxiety Grips Hamlinton Area

In Hamlinton on March 16 residents fear a smallpox case involving Miss Croft, a new worker for L. Simons from Greentown Pennsylvania. Dr W A Stevens diagnosed emalipox with confirmation by Dr H B Ely after consultation. Precautions close the public school.

Scranton Tribune Hamlinton H. B. Ely Scranton

Social and local notes from Forest City district

The report covers March 1 events at the Davis opera house with Ladies' Aid activities and a revival by Rev. W. Hollineghed. It notes Eli B. Crandall's return from service in the Philippines to Forest City and his marriage to Bertha Edwardson in Christchurch with a banquet. Obituaries, council deadlock resolution, local movements, and residents visiting or relocating are also mentioned along with minor community updates.

Ladies’ Aid Society Davis Opera House Opera House W. Hollineghed Presbyterian Church Eli B. Crandall Forest City Philippines Uncle Sam Bertha Edwardson Honesdire Christchurch J. &. Brodhead Charlies I. Penny Scranton Mame Davies Sadie Hullah Carbondale John McDonald H. O. Watrous James D. Hudson Louise E. C. Dunmler Joseph F. White Philadelphia I. Hourwies Providence Isaac

Wimmers Mt Cobb News: Meetings and Obituaries

The Mt Cobb Sun reports the teachers' club met to discuss Civil Government Algebra and Practical Experience with a candy pull at M Foly's home. Upcoming social events include a dance at William Webster's Elmdale home and a box party at Mr Edwards in Drinker. Funerals for M Gavin and Mrs Conrad Cobb were held in Mt Cobb with interment at Cobb and Madisonville cemeteries.

Tuxedo Burlesquers Open at Star for Three Days

Opening with matines this afternoon the Tuxedo Club Burlesquers occupy the Star stage for three days. Pretty chorus girls, lyndrome costumes and stage settings combine with clever comedians and vaudeville acts to form a top act. The Reed sisters star as the "Little Beauties" in acrobatic songs and dances, with the burlesque titled Camping Out promising plenty of marches and numbers.

Reed Sisters

Mr Jolly of Joliet to Lead Next Season Musical

Edward Garvie will star in Mr Jolly of Joliet in Charles Newman’s latest musical comedy presented by Broadhurst and Currie next season. Rudolph and Adolph with Mason and Mason offers a plotted farce with rapid funny situations. Sweet Clover by Pauline Phelps and Marion Short is a wholesome drama likely to enjoy many seasons of popularity. The initial tour this season has been successful with return engagements where theaters allow.

Edward Garvie Trout Farves Mr. Jolly Joliet Charles Newman Messrs. Broadhurst Currie Pauline Phelps Marion Short

WANTED ROOMS AND HOUSES FOR HOUSEKEEPING

Classified items advertise room rentals for two adults with four rooms preferred, furnished or unfurnished, plus requests for a furnished house or four rooms in towns for housekeeping. Also notes a store purchase and extensive furniture and textile lots, with various addresses and contact hints in Tribune offices.

Aduiress M. BL Tribune Ofices Tribune Oic

Osleck tribe Minstrels Impress Honesdale Guests

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Dorin and Carroll’s minstrels entertained the Osleck tribe of Red Men and invited guests in their lodge room in Kionesdale on Friday evening. Eleven amateur performers delivered commendable songs and performances, exceeding local expectations.

Kionesdale Osleck Tribe of Red Men Dorin Carroll Honesdale Messia

Prevent Pneumonia with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

The ad claims severe colds or grippe risk pneumonia and urges taking Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as directed. It asserts tens of thousands used it with no pneumonia cases, labeling it a certain preventive, and notes availability from druggists.

Chamberlain’s Lu Grippe

Lost brooch with gentleman’s picture near Wyoming Ave

A lost oval brooch with a gentleman’s portrait was reported missing Monday evening February 17 between Wyoming Avenue and Washburn Street. Finder is asked to return it to Mika Parsons at 417 Thirteenth Street.

Wyoming Avenue Washburn Street Mika Parsons

Scranton Wholesale Market Notation Patchwork Listing

A fractured OCR fragment lists wholesale items and prices in Scranton area markets. It mentions creamery names, potatos and onions pricing and several garbled vendors or stalls with unclear addresses. The readable items include Potators-Ver burhet and Onigos-Ver buelel priced at 1.00.

UG. Dale Lackawanna Ave Eh Reali Creamery Cromery I. W. i Civese Tie Kgue-Nourby Dike. Wertom Peus Per Bashel Onigos

Livestock Market Report from Philadelphia Auction

A Philadelphia livestock sale lists cattle sheep hogs and calves with varying values. Prices show horses and dairy cattle among active bids and graded lots including dressed beef and veal. Buyers noted demand for extra quality stock and specialty selections at multiple price points.

Philadelphia Bret Arner Place Ieee Iba

Third Legislative District Republican Committee Meeting

A notice from Lackawanna county announces a meeting of the Republican Standing Committee for the Third Legislative district at the Court House Scranton on Saturday March 22 at 2 oclock pm. Full attendance requested. By order of chairman Oscar Van Buskirk. Attest J K Watkins Secretary Scranton May 10 1908.

Third Legislative Lackawanna County Court House Scranton Oscar van Buskirk J. K. Watkins Mareh

Briggs cleans privy vaults and improved pumps used

A fragmented local notice highlights B Briggs as proprietor offering cleaning of privy vaults with improved pumps. Addresses listed include 1100 North Main avenue and Bicke's drug store with contact details. Other business items and misc notes appear, including printer supplies and dressmaking services, in a cluttered 1950s classifieds snippet.

B. Briggs A. B. Briggs North Main Avenue Bicke Adama Mulberry

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