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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1902

Page

10

Oil Company at Work in Susquehanna County and Local Notices

Gulf Summit resident Mia Hopkins encounters a six-foot black snake in the cellar while her husband, Israel Hopkins, fights the creature and kills it. The North Penn of and Gas company begins drilling to 100 feet at Franklin Forks. Marriages, school events, court notices, and political commentary fill the rest of the page with local updates about jurors, church events, and upcoming meetings.

Susquehanna County Wright Mr. Hopkins North Penn of and Gas Company Franklin Forks John Mungiard Great Bend TE. Riley Susquehannie Presbyterian Elutch District United States Court Harrisburg J. B. Beardsley Learie McCollum BR. B. Little Montrose Thomas DB. Atkinson Clifford Te. J. Brush Susquehanna New Milford Graded School Allwans Jos. Piegan St. John's Muitholie Church J. D. Mallory New Milford Baptist Church Odd Fellows Susquehanna County Medical Society Oakland High School Oakland Congregational Church Garrick Theater Company Hogan Opera House Whitney

Woman Seeks Oculist After Eye Trouble

Mise Maud Harding visited Wilkes Barre Friday to consult an oculist about long standing eye trouble. The report notes a certificate at the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening with admission listed as 26 yents.

Presbyterian Church Mise Maud Harding Wilkes, Barre

Grand military ball thrills Honesdale crowd in armory

Special to the Scranton Tribune notes the grand ball of Company FB Thirteenth regiment in Honesdale Armory. Capt N B Biglow and aides staged a social and financial success with many distinguished guests led by Colonel L A Watres and staff. Carbondale visitors joined the event as a music program opened with an overture and performances by Free man's orchestra and Grace A. [Surname unreadable].

William A. Skinner Grace Burrhees EB. T. Tiley JT. McCullough Duluth Great Northern Company Paul Erie Youngstown Ohio Presbyterian Mange J. Riley Trene MM, Riley Troy Walter Lyon Canton Pin Brandt Wright Washington Charles C. Pratt New Milford Honesdale N. EB. Biglow L. A. Watres George I. Whitney William H. Swift D. B. Atherton L. J. Carter Gunster John Kamback James Murphy William Gould Trelph Carbondale Freeman Frank Howard Green Grace A George Bently Watres Wayne County Company E

Picture Puzzle Clue Solved by Umpire in Disputed Catch

The column describes a series of cryptic arrangements tied to baseball themed puzzles from April to May. It mentions a catcher starting trouble and an umpire to settle, with references to underarm and head positions, a dog figure, and various named players and letters within positions.

Tunkhannock News Highlights Local Meetings and Dance

Community efforts in Tunkhannock include a meeting to organize a board of trade postponed to May 9 at H S Harding’s office. Various residents visit and return, while a state bridge project for floods damaged spans is confirmed. A large Wayne county reception for Colonel L A Watres ends in a dancing party with music and refreshments.

Congress Oakland Methodist Church Webster M. Touton Methodist Church Board of Trade The Common Council Susquehanna Lanesboro Tunkhannock D. C. DeWitt Towanda Henry B. Miller Lovelton H. S. Harding Walter L. Bum Scranton Court House Byron Blakeslee Nicholson J. 2. Harding Harrisburg Dauphin County Dixon Old Fair Ground Frank T. Knapp Andrew DeWitt Falls Margaret Leipham Russell Hill Stephen Robertson Second Rivetine Sickler Thompsonville Ruel E. Billings East Tioga Street Reba Kittredge Rose Rulney Laveyville H. Dana Gertrude Luckenbill East Mauch Chunk Carl Crunce

Masonry at Saco Culvert and Overhead Bridge Hope

Drake and Stratton of the Erie and Wyoming railroad will complete a skilled masonry culvert at Saco as preparations begin for an overhead bridge. Mr. Lewis Caushide suffered a crushed finger between rails yesterday, with amputation feared but not required. Four trains run daily from Saco to Buck Junction as residents plant gardens nearby.

Scranton Tribune Wimmers Drake and Stratton Erie & Wyoming Railroad Saco Lewis Caushide Ruck Junction

Scott's Emulsion Promotes Health for Pale Schoolgirls

An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as blood food that restores beauty to pale girls by addressing pale faces and poor blood. It invites readers to seek a free sample and cites Scott & Bowne as the chemists behind the product.

Scott

Horticulture Fever At Wimmers Highlighted By L Wengelder

A local note mentions horticulture fever at Wimmers with Mr. L Wengelder among participants. The Wayne County grand jury is scheduled to convene in session on Monday May 6.

Wimmers L. Wengelder Wayne County

Pittston Strike Emerges Over Eight Hour Demands

Pittston workers stage a strike as thirty painters quit at 6 pm demanding eight hours pay for nine, no work after 6, regular pay days, travel fare for out of town jobs, work only with union men, and Sunday holiday overtime. Sub committees report bosses refuse to sign.

Pittston Lst Exeter Machine Shops West Side Stanley Stanislaus Smithville Lehigh Valley Mountain Thomas Jeffries Stevens Collery Jeffries Coxton Yard Lehigh Valley Thomas Reap Vine Street S&s. Jones Scranton Young Men's Christian Association William Evans William W. Evans Wvho Lehigh Valley Machine Shops Buffalo New York Central Road New York City Broad Street M. J. Hoban Father Junkola John Spus Olyphant Nev T. Tervetka Father Gramilewicz Nanticoke

The Bonnie Brier Bush Enriches The Local Stage

The Theatrical Academy Sohiller Stock Company presents The Bonnie Brier Bush with J H Stoddart delivering a powerful Lachlin Campbell performance. The return engagement filled houses, drew tears, and sparked singing and laughter from Augustine Duncan and Benbey Fox. Stoddart’s influence prompts hopes for one more season to uphold English speaking stage traditions.

J. H. Stoddart Bonnie Brier Bush Kim Stoddurt Lachlin Campbell Mr. Stoddart Mason Benbey Fox Archibald McKittrick Augustine Duncan Tanmas Mitchell Annie Field Luborem Oost

Lost Items and Theatre Notes Spur City Buzz

The notice lists lost items including a gold watch on Carbon Street near Carbon-wrenue and a steel beaded purse on Lackawanna Avenue near Wyoming with rewards offered. It names several principals and figures such as William Collier, Macier Higglow, T Kelly, and Fay Templeton, and discusses plans involving David Belasco, Hobart, and George W. Tlohart to adapt Dinkelspell for a future production, with trials and potential runs in New York City.

Edna Hall Nellie Cummihss Windsor Iown Bright New York Sunday World Hdna Nellie Cumimings Indianapolis Ind Edn Hall Carbon Street Enr. Nier George J. Joffier Roward Behe Epes Lackawanna Avenue Wyoming Tribune Office William Collier Macier Higglow del 'T. Kelly Pewr FP. Dailey Willis Gin Hostel Louise Allen Collier Bowie Oclavion Fay Templeton Indo George W. Tlohart Dinkelspell Davide Warfeld David Belasco Hobart Pers Formance New York VBR Warfold Dinkelepiel Germany Googe & Knight Bronson Howard Haron Rudolph

Schiller Stock Company Opens The City of New York

The Académie presents first class plays all week opening with The City of New York a melodrama staged by capable players. The program includes specialties and imported acts as part of the evening’s entertainment with notable excitement reported by managers.

Académy of Mile Schiller Stock Company City of New York

Burlesque Show Promises Lively Star Theater Entertainment

Patrons will enjoy the Innocent Maids burlesque at the Star theater with a double westette of Belles and Beaux, a Scrub Woman chorus, and a towel routine. The cast includes John W. Dest Listatuson, Joe Madden, Bennett and Wiel, Anna Yale and Has Carlin, Mark and Witty Mart, Nellie Sylvester, and Joe Morris in new acts and songs, ending with a laughable Lottery Ticket burlesque.

Star Theater John W. Dest Listatuson Joe Madden Bennett and Wiel Philippines Anna Yale Has Carlin Mark Witty Mart Nellie Sylvester Joe Morris

Storage facilities offered by Scranton Storage Co

The Scranton Storage Co offers dry clean well ventilated rooms with individual keys for public access. Upwards of 30 rooms provide secure storage space for household goods and personal items.

Scranton Storage Co

Stage Notes Reflect Vaudeville Based on Dickens Work

De Wolf Slopper will present Charles Elwin's vaudeville drawing on Dickens Pokwick Papers. Bulk to play Waddlee Mira and Bell as Widow Mardell. Grant Biewarl as Jingle. George F. Marion to stage. Welch and Fields announce Peter Dailey will again be no member.

de Wolf Slopper Charles Elwin Ana Cates McCauil Daya Digby Lagradoyen Bell Bulk Mira Bell Mardell Grant Biewarl George F. Marion Iis

No Wedding Ring Missing in Quaker Wedding Custom Tale

A Philadelphia Quaker narrator recounts a Winter gathering where couples compare engagement rings and discuss marrying without a wedding ring. The exchange highlights a Friendly custom of doing without a wedding band and the responses reflect cultural humor and social norms of the time.

Society of Frienide Duce New York Evening Sun

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