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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1902

Page

2

New Foundry Process Promises Savings in Iron Casting

Carbondale reports a new casting method by Mr. Holland that eliminates hydrogen gas during sand casting. The inverted mould setup and higher iron temperature boost efficiency, with potential 15 percent annual savings for a $100,000 annual output. The Carbondale Metal Working Company plans to roll out the process once legal rights are secured, boosting stock value and industrial prospects.

Halland Holland

Trains Schedule Fragments for Scranton and Carbondale

Fragmentary timetable notes show trains leaving Carbondale for Scranton and Teaville at 7.00 am and 7.00 pm with connections to New York. Mentions trips from Scranton to destinations, and unclear lines reference Fondure, Setanta, and Cudeala with unspecified times.

Carbondale Scranton Pointe Noutti W. i Teaville Fondure Quke New York Comey Will Tralis Friny Setanta Points Worth

Important Invention In Moulding Process Promises Revolution

Timothy Holland of New York City, connected with Carbondale Metal Working, announces a moulding invention tested in Carbondale. The process uses a combustible chemical solution to moisten core sand to prevent gas formation and fuel the molten metal, potentially changing the drum moulding method.

Timothy Holland New York City Carbondale Metal Working Company Venns Wis Carbondale Terese Mr. Holland

Postum Cereal Coffee Praised By Dyspeptic Seeker

A Chicago man, Peter G. Holst, recovered from chronic dyspepsia after trying Postum Cereal Coffee. He describes severe symptoms, including headaches and vomiting, easing as digestion improves and weight increases from 199 to 187 pounds. He endorses Postum for others with dyspepsia.

Chicago Peter G. Holst St Englewood Avenue

Dry goods store to open in Keystone block

Several spring business changes are noted. A new dry goods store will open in the Keystone block replacing Miss Annie Duffy’s millinery. The proprietor will be an experienced city dry goods man. Also discussed is Tony Letts restaurant transfer to John and Frank P. Brown.

Keystone Block Annie Duffy Was Mercantile Elrvleg Tony Letts Salem Avenue John Brown Frank P. Brown North Main Street Letts Miss Duffy Devine Merchan Scott Street Woodlawn Avenue

Idle Mine Resumes: No. 1 Miners Return After Breaker Fire

A citywide cheer rose as No. 1 miners went back to work after about three months idleness caused by a breaker fire. The new breaker allows full operation and differs from the destroyed one by using chutes to dump and screen coal before it is conveyed to Coalbrook for loading.

No. 1 Coalbrook

Distinguished guest honors Division No 5 AOH visit

Attorney Donavan of Scranton served as the county president during his annual visit to Division No 5 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He traveled to Warbordale where he greeted friends and exchanged salutations with many acquaintances during a brief stop.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Attorney Co. Cc. Donavan Scranton Donovan Warbordale

Meetings of Tonight Across Local Lodges

Parher Carew branvig and Catholic Knighte join Pioneer castle and Knightia Mystic Chain. Carbondale lodge hosts Kalghix of Pythias with Lidies' auxiliary and Tullroad Engineers CAPbernoon.

Parher Carew Branvig Catholic Knighte Pioneer Castle Knightia Mystic Chain Carbondale Lodge Kalghix of Pythias Lidies’ Auxiliary Tullroad Capbernoon

Chef Herward J Smith Leaves Brown's Ale for Two Weeks

Herward J Smith, chef of Brown's ale, boxes out for a two week absence from his home in Oneonta New York. Will HU of Jer myn will fill in as chef during Mr Smiths absence while he visits home.

Herward J. Smith Brown Box Oneonta Will HU Jermyn Mr. Smith

Splendid Night at the Grand Theater

A splendid performance was enjoyed at the Grand last night, when the evening venue hosted a standout program. Spectators praised the artistry and atmosphere as the show concluded with an encore.

Monte Cristo stage run features O Neill Edmund Dantes role

The Schiller Stock Company presented James J. O Neill in Monte Cristo with Staalton as Edmund Dantes delivering a strong performance. Dora Thorne stars in Heart of Fire this afternoon headlines appearing in the same program.

Schiller Stock Company James J. O'Neill Mr. Staalton Edmund Dantes Dora Thorne Toni Heart of Fire

Mr Mellen's Birthday Party at Van Bergen Home

Charlies Mellen, president of the Van Bergen company, celebrated his birthday on St Patrick's Day with a stag party at his Lincoln Avenue residence. The decor featured green Ireland symbols and mini clay pipes as souvenirs. Distinguished guests included Rev Charles F Lee Hon John F Reynolds and J Burr Esq, with Mrs Mellen assisted by several ladies.

Charlies Mellen van Bergen Company St. Patrick's Day Lincoln Avenue Ireland Charles F. Lee John F. Reynolds J. ©. Burr Eaq Mr. Mellen Charles Lee N. H. Hiller George W. Cross L. A. Bassett D. W. Humphrey Frank EF. Dennis Frank Orchard W. J. Hamilton C. &. Spencer J. EB. Burr Howard Clarkson KE. W G. ©. Mills A. Wy. Burdick B. van Bergen A. P. Trautwein W. H. Edgett J. F. Reynolds John B. Shannon Walter Frick Dre RR Ottman C. W. Mellen Frank J. Burr A. W. Burdick Margaret Clarkson Margaret Mourey Jessie Moore

No Crystal Lake Line Revival Hinted By Town Gossip

The town debated reviving a Crystal Lake trolley to Carbondale. John W. Aitken denied knowledge of new efforts and warned landowners’ high asking prices could block any early progress. The Lake Crystalide trolley scheme seemed likely to sleep again.

Crystal Carbondale John W. Aitken Aitken The Tribune In Man Au Revoir

Money Recovered in School Theft Inquiry

Lillian Peuckert's missing money from a Mise Kilhutlen High School room was found yesterday forenoon. Constable Henry Pierce traced the theft, and the suspect, under questioning by Superintendent Gary, confessed and revealed the money hidden in a cellar envelope. The full amount was returned to Peuckert. punishment for the pupil remained undecided.

Lillian Peuckert Mise Kilhutlen Henry Pierce Gary E&he Peuckert

Change of chefs at the Imperial restaurant

Yesterday the Imperial restaurant saw a chef change as Jack Pogarty of Chicago, its longtime head cook, was replaced by Phil Sheridan from the Coyne house in Scranton. Sheridan had worked at the Imperial before and has many patrons ready for his return.

Imperial Restaurant Jack" Pogarty Chicago Phil Sheridan Coyne House Scranton Sheridan The Imperial

Theatrical Guests From Sematon at Grand Theatre

Two Sematon men, Reese Richards treasurer of the Lyceum and Al Norrington advance representative of the Chester De Vende company, visited Manager Byrne during a performance of Monte Cristo at the Grand yesterday evening in Scranton.

Sematon Byrne Monte Cristo Reese Richards Lyceum al. Norrington Chester de Vende Academy Scranton

Metropolitan Life staff to host Friday office smoker

The focal staff of Metropolitan Life Insurance will hold a smoker in the Burke building on Friday night. Assistant Superintendents with A in Jones and Jamea Creegan will host. Superintendent Avery of the Scranton district will attend and address the gathering.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Burke Building Withain Jones Jamea Creegan Avery Scranton Ature

Bryant Moves Household Goods to Mitchell House on Canaan Street

Charles Bryant is moving his household goods from Foster's court to the Mitchell house on Canaan street, a residence formerly occupied by Thomas Lee. Lee has taken his household goods to Philadelphia where he now resides.

Charles Bryant Foster's Court Mitchell Canaan Street Thomas Lee Mr. Lee Philadelphia

Monahan Family Attends Obsequies in Scranton

John J. Mee, Mise Catherine Monahan, and PY. Donnelly joined others from Carbondall to attend the obsequies of the late John T. Nolin, a traveling salesman well known in the city, in Scranton yesterday.

Mee John J. Monahan Mise Catherine Monahan PY. Donnelly Seranton John T. Noliin

Locomotive Jumped Tracks Near Northwest Breaker Site

A big engine on the Ontario and Western jumped the tracks yesterday near the Northwest breaker site. The crew faced a daunting task to replace the locomotive but nobody was injured.

Northwest Ontario and Western

Opening Millinery Store Prep at Harrison House

Miss Lissie Carey and her sister Mrs Ww F O'Brien prepare stock at the Harrison house for the opening of the millinery shop.

Lissie Carey Ww. F. O'Brien Harrison House

Keep to the Right Eyes Open Sensational Developments Ahead

A brief note warns readers to keep to the right with eyes open as sensational developments are expected to unfold in a few days. The terse bulletin offers no names or places, only a promise of forthcoming events.

Miss Carey to Conduct in Gillis Block on Park Place

Miss Carey will conduct an event in the Gillis block on Park Place, offering a local program in a neighborhood venue. The details specify time and attendance guidelines for residents seeking information or participation.

Miss Carey Gillis Park Place

D. M. I. Social Dance Planned in Burke Building

A smart social affair is scheduled for tonight as the D. M. I. dance comes to the Burke building. Prominent young people are active in the event and a successful evening is anticipated.

Burke

Obituary of Salinda Crawford Widow of Frank Crawford

Salinda Crawford, widow of Frank Crawford, died at 1 p m yesterday at 110 Park Street after age related infirmities. Born in Albany New York to Carr and Lucila Simpson, she moved here in childhood and remained. A Christian active Presbyterian, she leaves a son Frank of this city a sister Mrs Helen Hutchinson of Jersey City and a brother Charles Simpson of Greenfield township.

Salinda Crawford Frank Crawford Park Street Crawford Carr Lucila Simpson Albany Presbyterian Church Crawford Ia Frank City Helen Hutchinson Jersey City Charles Simpson Greenfield Townshin

Local Visitors and Residents Seen Around Carbondale

Arch ie Gurney spent yesterday in Harford. Hary Smith of Wilkes Bar re was in town yesterday. Edward Evans of Scranton made a business trip to Carbondale yesterday. Harry Bellman of Scranton was a guest of friends in Carbondale yesterday. Captain J W Kambeck of Scranton was at the Harrison house yesterday. J O Smoat the typewriter man from Scranton was in Carbondale yesterday. Louis Lee of Maple Avenue ill with mumps was out yesterday for the first time. W L Pryor of Scranton division passenger agent of the Delaware and Hudson was a Carbondale visitor yesterday. Miss Grave Clark returned to Flonesdale yesterday after visiting Miss Nor O Hearn for a week. H J Bechubert of Scranton superintendent of the Prudential Insurance company for this district visited the local office yesterday. J J Madigan of Susquehanna who operates the train carrying workmen from Carbondale to the Erie road site north of here, where repairs are under way, is stopping at the American house for a few days.

Archie Gurney Harford Hary Smith Wilkes-Barre Edward Evans Scranton Carbondale Harry Bellman J. W. Kambeck Harrison House J. O. Smoat Louis Lee Maple Avenue W. L. Pryor Delaware and Hudson Miss Grave Clark Nor O’hearn Flonesdale H. J. Bechubert Prudential Insurance Company J. J. Madigan Susquehanna Erie Road

Fagot supper and community events in Jermyn Windsor hall

A Windsor hall fagot supper tonight promises social and financial success with many tickets sold and ice cream and delicacies to follow. The Artesian Hose company shows off a new hose cart received on Monday. Community members attend services, visit relatives, and travel to attend the Shamokin miners convention as local activities continue across the area.

Windsor Hall Artesian Hose Company Alfred Downs Primitive Methodist Church Path Wilfgin Bengon Second Street Elijah Stephens Thomas Douthwalite William Harvey North Main Street Il.ness Margaret Gibbs West May Neld Middletown N. Y James Tucker Gomer Lewis James Hanophy John Davis Shamokin Murphy Jersey City Thomas A. Hendricks Alvira Emory Arthur Day Cemetery Street Wilkes-Barre Abe Wildermuth W. 8. Badger Scranton Archie Martin Third Street North End Glee Club Allentown

Taylor residents host surprise birthday party and meetings

A surprise birthday tea for Mrs N Kiefer on Main Street concluded with refreshments. Several women attended. Delegates from Archbold Mine Local 1649, and Lackawanna council 14 Degrees of Pocahontas officers for the year were elected and will be installed. The Nebo Congregational church fair closes tonight after three nights. An exhibition is planned at Hotel Ridgeway on Main Street Saturday night March 22.

N. Kiefer Main Street Francia Lewis G. Kiefer Joseph Miller Scranton George Reinhardt Joseph Queke James Inglis David Hawards W.tidd John Stump John Youngblood Milases Juiura Kiefer Minnie Berger Lenora Howells Emma Weber Agatha Kiefer Ruth Sampson Ruth Martin Thomas Welby John Howard Edward Walsh United Mine Workers Shamokin Archhbald Lackawanna Council Pocahontas Lydia Winterburn Mary J. Richards

Edwardaville Visit Notes Reflect Local Social Ties

Healey brothers appear among invited athletes at regional event. Misiea Lingie Davie and Mae Grif fhe visit Edwardaville friends on Monday. Rev Dr HH Harris acted as adjudicator at Edwardaville eisteddfod recitations. Mrs John Davis returned to Baltimore after visiting here. Miss Rebecca Jones of West Scranton and Mr and Mrs John Bane hosted guests from Plymouth on Sabbath. Maud Evans returned home from Edwardaville visit.

John &. Boane South Main Street Minnie Hughes Mary J. Owens Mary J. Phillipe Messes Thomas Jones Frank Griffitha Maurice Davis Plymouth Maud Evans Edwardaville

Closing Exercises At Central Night School Featured By Audience

The closing exercises at Central school drew a crowded audience of families and friends. Rev. John O'Donnell gave an instructive address. Miss Mary O Connor returned from New York with spring millinery stock. The Talent Club social at Presbyterian church raised funds for church expenses. The Dilger Cornell company presented Revenue Only at the opera house, with Wealth and Poverty planned for tonight. Mrs J J Cummings and Miss May Ferguson returned from New York with spring millinery purchases. Mrs Mary Shields of Green Cove visited relatives. Rev John O'Donnell spent Monday at Great Bend.

Central School John O'Donnell Mary O'Connor New York Alfred Cooper Hill Street Presbyterian Dilger-Cornell Opera J. J. Cummings May Ferguson Mary Shields Green Cove Great Bend

Local Notes from Moosic and Nearby Towns

Reuben Cole of Elizabeth New Jersey visiting his uncle James Le Van in Moosic. Mabel Hutchings caller in Waverly. Rev L C Murdock of Kingston to lecture on A Trip to Cuba at the Methodist Episcopal church tonight. Bella Ayres of Miners Mills visits Alice Whithead. Beasle Dull of Wyalusing visiting uncle G H Bear. Maud Smith spends Sunday in Taylor. P J Holland makes a business trip to New York. Mr and Mrs S J Church host a party for daughter Betty home from the State Normal school. Attendees include Retta Nellie Sadie Church Gertie Kirk Sarah Lucretia Jones and others. A social by the Ladies Missionary society at Frank and Mrs Johnsons of Minooka Thursday.

Reuben Cole Elizabeth New Jersey James le van Mabel Hutchings Waverly L. C. Murdock Kingston Methodist Episcopal Church Cuba Bella Ayres G. H. Bear Maud Smith Taylor P. J. Holland New York J. Church Betty State Normal School Retta Nellie Sadie Church Gertie Kirk Sarah Lucretia Jones Hannul Aston Sarah Nixon Maine Wilder Messrs Harry William James Jones William Kirk Edward Sanderson Tudor Aston Frank Aberholt James Cranson William Kane Samuel Zigler Ladies' Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Frank Johnson Minooku Avenue

Local Notes From Peckville and Nearby

H E Dikeman visits relatives in Susquehanna. Ralph Hoffecker, at Lopes, visits his parents on Main Street. George Roberts of Roberts Bros merchants built a telephone line to his home. M B Wademan on Hickory Street travels to Conklin New York for his brother Andrew J Wademan's serious illness. John and Jefferson Warren visit Maryland. H Dikeman and Homer English plan travel to Alamogordo New Mexico next Monday.

H. E. Dikeman Susquehanna Ralph Hoffecker Lopes H. H. Hoffecker Main Street George Roberts Roberts Bros., Merchants M. B. Wademan Hickory Street Conklin N. Y Andrew J. Wademan John Jefferson Warren Maryland H. ©. Dikeman Homer English Alamogordo New Mexico

Dalton notices and events at local churches and shops

Dalton reports the Ladies’ Ald society of the Meth odist church serving a supper Wednesday evening. The Deestrick Skule play by Keystone academy students Friday at the Baptist church with 21 cent admission. Miss Laura Woodward to display spring items Thursday and Friday. Mrs. N T Purdy visiting son in Scranton this week. Next Simpson meeting noted.

Scott's Emulsion cures deep coughs and throat inflammation

The ad argues coughs are not cured by smothering but by healing the throat and lungs. Scott's Emulsion claims to replace inflamed tissue with healthy tissue and thus end coughing. Free sample offered from Scott & Hownh chemists at Pew Street.

Scott Scott & Hownh Goy Pew

Two Fine Specimens of Prize Fighting Training

An article reviews how James Jefferies and Tom Sharkey trained to peak condition with emphasis on digestion. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural aid improving appetite, digestion, and stamina and claims wide use by both champions and the public.

James Jefferies Tom Sharkey Stuart Champion Jefferies James J. Jefferies Sharkey Thos J. Sharkey

Union of Epworth League to Meet at Local Methodist Church

The Epworth League gathering will be held in the Methodist Church on Saturday March 29. Jeremiah Evans plans to move from here around April 1 to Welsh Hill to start a business and assume postmaster duties.

Union of the Epworth League Jeremiah Evans Welsh Hill

Springville Items Note Marital Mischief and Medical News

Wilbun Mil helm haus stays with Nina Mitchell over terms dispute. Ziba Lott ill after home diagnosis. adds Sayre hospital. Charles Barber accused of bigamy. arrested after hotel encounter with wife number two. Mrs Ellen Woodhouse to move. Rodney’s hotel rule reportedly failing. Hawke Stone’s Frank Hawke in town. creditors relieved. Local repairs by Mrs B N Prichard and Dy Prichard noted.

Springville Sayre Charles Barber Rodney's Hotel Scranton Mgr. Barber Bull Ellen Woodhouse Eve WI West Tunkhannock Rodney Prank Hawke Hawke Stone Company

Money in Goat Raising in Arizona Goat Farms

John Collin, formerly of Jeffersonville, describes a large Arizona goat farm with thousands of goats. He recounts inheriting silver mines near the Griehesl Anno and burro travel to Tucson, noting the difficulty of extracting profits from the mines.

John Collin Jeffersonville Arizona Harry McCormick Tucgon Tucson

Goats and Angora Crossbreed Tales from the West

The narrator recalls buying 150 common goats from hustling traders after a hard-forged venture and describes crossbreeding with Angora goats to yield valuable long hair for plush and shawls. Goat milk is praised for medical uses and the hardy loco poka pack animals are noted for transporting meat to Tucson, amid rugged ranch life and the dangers of brash stock.

Cuba Philippines United States China Tucson Arizona

Lord Methuen Discipline Case In A Colonial Gird

A London Pall Mall Gazette story recounts a young nobleman sent to the colonies to curb his wildness. He joined Lord Methuen’s irregular horse but misbehaved, provoking a clash in which the officer reportedly demanded, Who are I am? The response led to Methuen sentencing the offender to twenty days confinement to barracks for breach of discipline.

Lord Methuen London Colonies Horace Theounister Fur Sanford Methuen

Departure of Reservist Amid Boer War Grief

The Birmingham Daily Mail reports a reservist leaving for the front with his wife displaying strong faith in his abilities. At Snow Hill station a wife weeps as a bystander offers comfort, only to be told that the Boers are feared and that the husband’s safety is not a concern.

Birmingham Daily Mail Snow Pill Tim Din

Laxative Bromo Quinine Removes the Cause

Th W Grove's signature appears on every box indicating origin and branding for the remedy marketed as a cure. The OCR fragment notes the product and the distinctive pharmacist signature.

Th. W. Grove

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