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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1902

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2

Railroad Time Tables From The News Of Carbondale

November 24 timetable details train departures from Carbondale at various stations including Keraniton Wilkes Haven Waymart Hinesdale and Albany with routes to Saratoga Montreal and other points. Sunday and daily trains listed with arrival times to Conemaugh and related connections.

Carbondale Keraniton Wilkes Low Bony Taal Lew Albany Saratoga Montreal Waymart Hinesdale Simiay Monesdale Feranton P Met OG A. m Hiinday Caine Fee Way

Ebensburg notes sparse racing details

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Carbondale and Thine Teive at various locations with scattered times. It references New Yorks Corie wall and Hunts field, but details about events, dates, or outcomes are unclear.

Carbondale New Ofrom

Exploding Gas Violently Shakes City Area

Residents report a loud blast and tremor near South Main street and Eighth avenue as a gas release from a main line causes a hole in the ground and window damage. An employee named Houston narrowly avoids injury after inspecting the valve box and lighting a match.

Grape-Nuts Benefits Praised by Philadelphia Man

John Haywood of Aspen Street Philadelphia recounts relief from stomach trouble, headaches, and low vitality after replacing food with Grape-Nuts for one week on a friend’s advice. He reports weight gain and sustained improvement, calling Grape-Nuts life enhancing.

Imeem Howie John Haywood Aspen Bt Philadelphia

Theft at Carbondale High School Sparks Money Disappearance

At Carbondale High School a $17.50 loss was reported after Lillian Peuckert found her money missing from her desk. Five girls and one boy were questioned, but no trace of the bills was found. Constable Henry Pierce and Superintendent Garr conducted searches with no result, while Peuckert remained distressed waiting for a clue.

Carbondale High School Gurr Henry Pierce Misa Julia Kilhullen Lillian Peuuckert Flospital Street Cliss-Room Jones St. Patrick's Gsevevil Peuckert Garr Wis Constable Pierce Alder- Win Morrigan’s Court

Final Passage of City Appropriation Ordinance

The Common Council completed third reading of the appropriation ordinance and sent it to the Select Council for final action. A brief meeting of the Select Council followed with no debate. another session is planned for Monday April 7 to complete final readings.

Common Council Ordinines Counel Select Sleet Council Ordinamee Wheeler Counell Ninth Avenue Main Park Streets

K Supper in Cong Church Parlor

The Cong Congregational Church young ladies hosted a unique K themed supper in the school room last evening. The menu and all dishes started with the letter K. Proceeds will go toward paying down the church debt.

Congregational Church

New Drummer in Carbondale Promotes Trade

A traveling salesman named Harry B. Stanton from Scranton visited the Harrison house in Carbondale on Saturday. He represents Schwaresehilad & Sulsberger, a prominent firm, and aims to introduce himself to local trade in the city and vicinity.

Carbondale Harrison Harry B. Stanton Svranton Schwaresehilad & Sulsberger

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Lasting Hemorrhoid Remedy

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure a suppository that removes the disease cause of hemorrhoids rather than just the symptoms. It features testimonial from John Cullen Bryant of Haverhill Mass praising a year of relief after twenty years of suffering and notes the product’s purported painless, complete cure.

John Cullen Bryant Haverhill Mass

Stanton Sets Out Qualities For Public Process

Stanton outlines the qualities needed for a fair process in his line, asserting he will take the best of them and push for rigorous standards in practice.

Stanton Puocess

Cavernous Street Gap Drops Men Into Cellar

Carbondale resident George Curtis and Dr Stevens of Canaan fell into a vault-like cellar when the Delimonico restaurant sidewalk collapsed on South Main around 11 pm. They crawled out shaken, with battered hats clothing and minor injuries, their nerves jolted by a sudden descent and a frantic escape into light.

Carbondale George Curts Dr. Stevens Canaan Mir Curtis South Main Street Delimonico Tien

Colgate Glee and Banjo Clubs Benefit Concert

Bible church ladies report selling nearly 400 tickets for a Colgate University Glee and Banjo clubs benefit concert. The event launches at Clark's drug store next Monday night, with expected attendance around 700. Twenty three college men are set to perform.

Colgate University

Local residents recover at home after minor surgeries

Peter Kranta of this city, after a minor operation, was well enough to return home from Minergency hospital yesterday. Mrs. Catherine Conners of Jernisn, treated for a fractured thigh, was also able to go home yesterday.

Peter Kranta Catherine Conners Jernisn

Summit man suffers eye injury from cinder

Edward Stevens of Summit Avenue was struck in the eye by a cinder last Saturday. Dr. Pletcher removed the speck and by Sunday the pain forced him to quit work for the day.

Edward Stevens Summit Avenue Pletcher

Centennial club at Lender building gets new piano

In the Centennial club home at the Lender building a new piano was installed yesterday enhancing the lively atmosphere and quarter’s charm.

Centennial Club

Death of John YT Nullin Shocks Carbondalia Friends

Carbondalians learned with sorrow of the death of John YT Nullin of Beranton. He passed away at his mother's home on Hickory Street South Beranton after a very brief illness. The sudden summons distressed many friends who knew him well. Nullin was a frequent visitor to the city.

John

St Patrick Observances Mark Carbondale Day

In Carbondale yesterday the feast of Erin’s patron saint was celebrated with rest and recreation. Visitors flocked to town as workshops closed. theatre crowds enjoyed Grand performances amid green ribbons. In St Rose church two Masses were held with Knights of Father Mathew observing the day. Reverend Coffey delivered a eulogy on Saint Patrick urging faith and devotion.

Carbondale Erin St. Rose Church Yund Father Mathew Walter Gorman T. FF. Coffey George Dixon Rather Coffey Saint Patrick

Schiller Stock Company Opener Tops Carbondale Repertoire

The Schiller Stock Company opened in Carbondale with two crowded performances. The evening show City of New York drew praise for its melodrama and scenery while A Woman's Enemy pleased the afternoon audience. A standout young singer and a boy juggler attracted applause as the company plans Monte Cristo tonight.

Schiller Stock Company Grand Carbondale New York Ciy James O'Neill

Sickness Grips Local Residents in Weekend Plight

City residents face a string of ailments as several council members and townspeople suffer from illnesses. J H Stone experiences a severe attack of quin AA while John Grads fights a dangerous condition. Mrs Martin Mannion and Mrs Patrick McDonald endure distressing health events, with others like Mrs Thuothy McGarry and Miss Nethe Methan also reported ill. Local physicians treat Dy Hand and nearby cases as the community copes with rising illness.

John Grads Pike Martin Mannion Pike Street Wes Giken St. Rose Church Patrick McDonald Battle Avenue Thuothy McGarry Terrace Street James Kennedy South Church Street Nethe Methan Tronklyn Street John II Morgan's John Williams Upper Duridarr Street James Stott Church Street Dy Hand Scranton Tocal

Visit of Thomas Blannery to Carbondale Friends

Thomas Blannery visits his home on Sand Street while employed as an engineer at a U S government plant in Cald Springs on the Hudson. The plant is idle and Blannery took the opportunity to meet Carbondale friends. Nannery formerly worked as an engineer in the Erle Ming.

Thomas Blannery Sand Street Mr. Plannery United States Cald- Springs-on-the-Hudson Carbondale Mr. Nannery

Local residents attend Buffalo ordination of Rev Krampft

Mrs Bod McHale Mrs John O Boyle and Mina Anna Farrell of South Church Street are home from Buffalo after attending the ordination of Rev Withim Krampft to the priesthood in the Buffalo cathedral on Sunday Rev Father Krampft is well known here having visited a few months ago.

Bod. McHale John O'Boyle Mina Anna Farrell South Church Street Buffalo Withim Krampft Buffalo Catheral Father Krampft

Baby Jones Child In Jeopardy With Pneumonia At Wayne Street

Catherine Jones, the only child of Mr and Mrs A R Jones of Wayne Street, is dangerously ill with pneumonia. This marks a second time the family has faced illness for their daughter, the previous scare occurring seven months ago.

Baby Dangerously II Catherine A. R. Jones Wayne Street Myra Jones Ony

Meetings of Tonight and Local Fraternal Gatherings

Readable fragments list meetings including William Hf. Davie Women's Retief corpse St Vincent de Paul Lucka A Wunna tribe Red Men Carbondale conclave Heptasopha with no dates or clear outcomes.

William Hf Davie

Hull Returns Home After Philadelphia Medical Visit

Viventin Charles Hull came home from Philadelphia with Dr. W. W. Pletcher after seeking advice from top specialists. He was given hearty assurances that he would recover.

Viventin Charles Hull Philadelphia W. W. Pletcher

Hull Fire Survivor Receives Noted Medical Care

The article cites a prolonged operation and treatment for the burns on Hulls face. Staff at Villa Hope and May Infirmary praised the medical team for their skilled care and the survivor's endurance during recovery.

Tull Villa Hye May Hull Mull

Erie Rail Passenger Rates Change Soon

Starting April 1 passenger rates will rise at several stations including Uniondale Hinsdale and Scranton with new fares from 40 cents to 65 cents and 1.50 to 2.00. Most routes see higher round trip gate changes as Erie aligns with other roads on a winnferin basis.

Erie Pareat City Uniondale Herrick Thompson Sia Stirruden Scranton Susquehanna Binghamton N. C

Passing Throng Notices Foregoing Scranton Visitors

Scranton and Carbondale social columns record numerous visits and guests. Rev. Dr HH Whalen, P J Carden, John Lynch on business trip to New York, B W Bryant of Honesdale, M J Tinarkin of Scranton, Dr Dwyer and son in Carbondale, Mrs A Jennings and Miss Blanche Lavan guests at Harrison house, Misses Colline and Rothe from Jermyn visit Carbondale yesterday.

Whalen Scranton P. J. Carden Carbondale John Lynch New York B. W. Bryant Honesdale Harrison House M. J. Tinarkin Dwyer and Son Forest City A. Jennings Blanche Lavan Pittston Elizabeth Colline Elizabeth Rothe Jermyn J. S. Kirkpatrick Teresa Duty New York City Willl FP C. Hertazog Dany Fitzhenry Stanton Waymart Winnie Meehan Miss Gallaway

Jermyn and Mayfield Church Notices and Local Happenings

Local items report Bishop Talbot’s authority over missionary transfers at St James Church Jermyn with three-fold moves proposed for Fessenden Derby and Broadhead. Other notes include a Glenwood shaft effort to lower flood water, St Patrick’s Day mining closures, social events, visits, and a Windsor hall supper by the Ladies Aid of the Congregational church.

Charles EL Fessenden St. James Church Jermyn Talbot Ganonix Central Pennsylvania Buster Fessenden Mansfield Tioga S. W. Derby Forest City J. Er- Witt Broadhead Mary Fessenden Fessenen Glenwood St. Aloysius Society T. C. Church Valley Falls Frank Chraves John Lutsy A. D. Viin Gorder Scranton And Mire Ace Kirby Janith

I Can do all My Own Work

Mrs Jandie Marshall of Whiting Kansas writes that kidney trouble and female weakness left her nearly bedridden. After using Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Lotion Tablets from Dr Pierce she reports full recovery and ability to do all her own work.

Jandie Marshall Whiting Jackson Co Kansas Pierre Pierce

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Story

A testimonial describes health improvement after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for irregular menstruation and cramps. It warns against fake letters and urges troubled women to seek Mrs. Pinkham's advice, claiming widespread guidance to health from Lynn, Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Hesselman Neenah, Wis Schiller Club Lydia E. Pinkham

Evening public school closing exercises and town events

The Olyphant public night schools hold closing exercises at the Central school bullring with an address by Rev. John O'Donnell of St. Patrick's. Also on the program a Diiger-Cornell Four act drama Purge of New York at Brother Mithew Opera House, plus A Circus Girl planned for this evening. Socials, smokers, and gatherings are noted at Maeon’s hall Olympia orchestra, Ancient Order of Hibernians rooms, Presbyterian church, and Blakely Whist club. Several residents are mentioned visiting or moving, with family and church events across the area including West Pittston, Kingston, Scranton, and Avondale.

John O'Donnell St. Patrick's Church New York Diiger-Cornell Brother Mithew Opera Maehon's Pices Olympia Orchestra Order of Hibernians Albure Blakely Providence I. W. Watkins Natalie Watkins William Lewis Altentown Yeatermday Elvira Jones West Pittston Margaret Yvans Jermyn J. A. Evans Luckiwanba Streech Yesheyday Annie Probert

Passion Play and church concerts at Weber's rink March 24

Community entertainments announce a Passion Play projection at Weber's rink on March 24 benefiting the Gieroan yan gelical church. Moving pictures illustrate the life of Christ from annunciation to ascension. Soprano solos by Mick Henrriet in Harris enhance the program.

Babli Mick Henrriet Harris Aledwid Watking First Welsh Congregational Church Juliet Joseph Davis Avidencce Leslie Nyhart Lincoln Heights

Community Notices and Visits Highlight Local Day

A busy day with residents visiting relatives in Edwardsville and Washington and patrons attending eisteddfod in Allentown. Local groups including Baptist union and Jeriga Mose company meet this evening while ALP members are urged to attend.

Cold Damp Feet Won't Give You Cold Tablets

A fragmented ad copy touts Lisxative Bromo Quinine tablets with gravely signature on the box claiming they prevent catching a cold when taken timely.

2. W. Grave

Community Notes From Hopbottom March 17

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports social updates from Hopbottom. Clayton Green moved to Scranton for a new job. Howard Finn of Kingsley visited his grandfather S. M. Finn last week. The funeral of the only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. H. Rose was held Sunday. M. J. Hartley is slowly convalescing. Icon Raub suffered a severe bout of quinay. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Struppler of Lone expect to move to Elmhurst soon. Mr. and Mrs. James Mercill hope to move to Lestershire if they can sell their property. A platorial lecture on the Mawalian Islands illustrated with stereopticon views and songs was given at the Methodist Episcopal church by Rev. Mr. Thuckimian. Miss Alt Fitun visits Scranton and Daryell. Mrs. M. McVicar returned after weeks with daughter Mrs. Daniel Carpenter of Bloom. Mrs. B. A. Seaman and son and daughter returned to their home in Tndillo after visiting friends in Hopbottom. The place’s residents include Kiev and Mie Ay Austin living with former parents at home.

Scranton Tribune Honbottom Clayton Green Scranton Howard Flnn Kingsley S. M. Finn Pridis Elmharet James Mercill Lestershire Mawalian Islands Methodist Episcopal Church Thuckimian Scrinton Daryell M. McVicar Daniel Carpenter Bloom Held B.A. Seaman Id Daugheter Tnndillo Thik Awe Otter Kiev Austin Plies

Railroad talks spark rebuilding across Bradford County

Directors of the Harclay Railroad Co in Philadelphia adopt a financing plan to acquire stock at 330 a share and rebuild the line from Towanda to Pool of Plane with probable restart from Monwheton to Sinmeden. Morton of Winsport elected president Baldwin Towanda re elected manager officials advertise work and inspection tour noted. George Maxwell, former gy shopper at Siyre, reportedly committed suicide at Bimilia by cutting his throat with a rag. Mrs Morour and daughter Beruh are traveling at Atlantic City.

Scrantom Tribune Towands Mareh Vulla Thurston Athena Townshin Harclay Railroad Company Philadelphia Prlday Sinvemahoning Morton Winsport Aid OG Tildwin Towanda Munao George Maxwell Siyre Sulette Bimilia Mire K. A. Morour Miss Beruh Atlantic Ty

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