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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1902

Page

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Trains Schedule Details From Carbondale Rail Center

Fragmentary list shows train departures and arrivals for Carbondale with routes to Scranton Wilkes Barre and others. Mentions connections via Walmart Thornesihire and passings to Saratoga Montreal and New England points. Also notes a Ninth regiment veteran who formed war friendships during his stay in Carbondyte.

Carbondale Etty Atation Scranton Wilken Barre Wott O. Mis Allwiy Saratoga Montreal Carlile Compan Carbondyte

Train Schedules and Departures Mentioned in Midwestern Ledger

A fragmented wartime timetable note lists various train departures and arrivals between Carbondale, Scranton, and nearby towns. Entries reference times like 7 00 and 4 00, with stations including Carbondale and Albany, alongside traveler mentions and forthcoming trips to New York.

Delivery irregularity reported by Tribune subscribers

Reports from The Tribune indicate confusion and misdelivery of papers to subscribers. The Carbondale circulation office asks readers to report delinquencies to improve service and ensure timely delivery.

Tribune Artetes Abert & Townolds

Carbondale Cycle Club election to be held tomorrow

Members of the Cirbondgle cycle club in Carbondale prepare for a close annual election at the club house tomorrow evening. Two candidates for president Isaac Singer and Jacob Uch, along with a slate for vice president secretary and five governors, anticipate a large turnout despite a small anticipated audience.

Menihers Cirbondgle Amerrow Evenines Chile Piresloenes Isaae God Jacob Uchs Carbondale Torrow Thwill George S. Rmball Moi Persmanent Board of Governors Jaacol Machs Tayo Sigers Thatply Renter George Wodammekstreasima Prank Derby Gleetedy Dy Dany Doe Chilhood Cheoryze Kimball Spencer Dr Wheeler Pumpires Bhiarry Williams Juditar Peles Thay Clifford Ic. Lly

Wayne Politicians and Local Figures Visit for Conference

Wayne County delegates led by state senator candidate Willam Fittlefler from Honesdale attend a weekend gathering in Courbendale to pre conference discussions. Other members include LL. M. Atkinson district attorney E. W. Courtright sheriff, J. M. Sharpstern clerk, and treasurer G. L. Betz. The group is greeted warmly by residents during their stay.

Acpurby Quelive Avanters Republicn Policiog Li Blopesdale Otis Sesterdasy dPep Wonesikde Adnerontn Susquehaana Willam Fittlefler Honesdale LL. M. Atkinson Wawne County E.W. Courtright M. Betz Wayne County F Robinson Spencer J. M. Sharpstern Courbendale Poneschale and Cierhondiale

Amputated Foot Relief For Delaware & Hudson Brakeman

Willan Doughin, a brakeman for the Delaware and Hudson line, had his injured foot amputated yesterday after ten weeks in precarious condition at Emergency hospital. He withstood the operation and showed improvement last evening though still weak, giving surgeons renewed hope for recovery.

Willan Doughin Delaware & Fludson Douglas Ouelis

True Blue member resumes field force duties after hiatus

Ciorge Brown, once nicknamed Captain Brown for his military service, reappears in the city on Saturday to rejoin the field force of the fraternities accident order, having previously been stopped at Hawison house for weeks while enrolling dozens of True Blue members.

Ciorge Brown Hawison'hhouse True Blue Iite Captain Brawn

Paris Green Poison Drank Incident Baffles Fire Victim

Charles Hull, burned in a Methodist church fire, despondent because of injuries tried to swallow Paris green but took only a small amount. His sister Lilian Hull watched the episode as authorities described a bizarre scene. The text then shifts to a spoof baseball rule parody involving Carbondale and Honesdale, detailing absurd penalties and improvised rules for a game.

Charles Hull Lil- Han Hull

Local man near death after poisoning scare

A man suffered a severe poisoning incident tied to medical distress and prior church fire injuries. He reportedly swallowed poison. recovery is incomplete amid rheumatism and high medical costs. Family efforts and sister’s intervention prevented further harm as Paris green remained in the house for pest control.

Thomas Barrett Jr Dies After Illness at Wheeler Hospital

Thomas Barrett Jr aged 11 died Saturday after a long illness following surgery at Wheeler hospital. Born in Carbondale he helped at his father's store and was active in Knights of Columbus and St Aloysius society. Survived by his father Mrs Michael Gilroy Allen Loretta Parredt and others. funeral at 40 Wallbrook Street with Mass at Bi Flose church and burial at Rose cemetery.

Thomas Gilen da Wheeler's Hospital Alwasy Palthrook Street Thomas Barvent Gipperdiofus Osue Neone Agaisee Me Wis Carbondale Knights of Rother Mathew St. Aloysius Society Michael Gilroy Allen Loretta Prarredt Wallbrook Atvoot Poe Ly Bi Rose Cemetery

Honesdale Teases Baseball Plot With Local Papers

A fragmented notice hints at a baseball plan involving Honesdale and nearby towns. It references Chuck Connors and a coalition of Carbondale Press Club Evening Leader employees acting as media figures, plus local detectives in Waymart and Lafe Builith, with warnings about editorial control and slugging.

Chuck” Connors Honesdale Cisse Carbondale Press Club Evening Leader Cutt Nnlike Beef Trust United States Attorney General Honestale Monesdale Magple Chy Lafe Builith Waymart Lafe Corpa Maple City Bethany Damascus Hawley

Excitement on Sandy Field

Sandy Field hosted a five inning baseball game between Bobbin Works and Hendrick Manufacturing workers after work hours. Bobbin Works won 14 to VW with Purdon hitting a home run and Oliver collecting two triples. Banks, Warren, and Purdon produced key two base hits as fans from both sides cheered.

Purdon Warren Oliver Bobbin Works Tollows Jos Billings Thos Thites Giles John O'Leary Harry Tolley Lot Isaac Matthews John Wedeman Rf Oillee Ray Oliver Herbert Wilson miChiude Oliver H. Holthemn D. Thomas

Nealon Contemplates Move From Evening Leader To Trenton Paper

Thomas V. Nealon, long on the Evening Leader, weighs an offer from the True American of Trenton. H. B. Reilly, formerly editor of the Carbondale News and now True American managing editor, says a food opening awaits Nealon on the Tren ton daily staff. Nealon is a strong news gatherer and would likely advance with a move to Trenton.

Thomas V. Nealon Evening Leader Republican True American Trenton N. Wd H. B. Reilly The Carbondale News Mr. Nealon Trenton Daily

Notable New York Returnees Make City Rounds

Frank Forbes of New York City, son of the late John Forbes and former Carbon dale schools superintendent, returns home after a week with friends. He holds a remunerative post with the Metropolitan Street Railway in New York. John J. Kennedy, Carbondale native now thriving in New York, visits his parents on Booth Milk Street.

Frank Forbes New York City John & Forbes Carbondale Forbes New York Metropolitan Street Railway Company John J. Kennedy Booth Milk Street

Local Patients Return Home After Hospital Stays

Mrs Miartin, long patient in the medical ward at Emergency hospital, was well enough yesterday to go home. Miss Eligabeth Devine left the hospital Friday and returned to her Brooklyn street home greatly improved after appendicitis operation.

Miartin Emergency Hospital Eligabeth Devine Brooklyn Street

Constable Neary Takes Quick Ride Behind New Colt

Constable Edward Neary and John Gilbert rode to Crystal Lake behind Neary's new colt that is developing into a speedy trotter. Neary, a rising horseman, shows enthusiasm and threatens to pursue further riding ventures.

Constable Edward Neary John Gilbert Crystal Lake Constable Neary

That Chapter of Emulsion Builds Up Weak Children

The advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for weak children. It claims small doses three times daily improve appetite, strength, activity, and weight within a week, ending with a well and strong child. Free sample offered by Scott & Bowne, chemists.

Scott

Textile Price List Misfire

A vintage clothing fabric listing shows 38 inch all wool Henrietta cashmere and brilliantine at 45 cents. 50 inch storm serge all wool at 5 cents. 42 inch Canadensis and 52 inch Cheviots at 57 cents.

Panama

New La Vida Corsets Debut With Hand Made Perfection

The La Vida corsets introduce new models aligned with a radical dress-shape shift. Each pair is hand cut and filled with whalebone, using top imported materials. They fit American figures without alterations and offer savings versus French corsets due to no import duty.

Silk Fabric Catalog Excerpt with Varied Taffeta Prices

A fragmentary catalog lists 23 inch taffeta silks, 36 inch taffeta silks at 78, 27 inch prices at 1.50, and 18 and 26 inch offerings. Mentions black corded silks and quality guarantees, with scattered notations and per yard quotations.

Local Racing Aims Face Ethos Of Fast Horses

In this vicinity worry owners of fast horses as discussions unfold about breeding and speed. The note hints at embryo techniques becoming more practical as horses mature, affecting racing dynamics and ownership strategies.

Concert Programme for Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Junior Choir

The Wednesday evening concert features a sequence of songs and solos including Godard pieces, Lungs, Rock-n-Bye Dolly, and Queen of the Earth. Performers include Miss Venna Relrdon soprano, Miss M. Graham violin and piano, Miss Nellie Lynott guitar, and Miss Kathryn Flannelly among others with recitations and pantomime.

Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Ronde Godard Venna Relrdon Liaureen Anderson Little Daisy Wisely M. Graham Miss Graham Shelly M. Kearney Rosary Nevin Kathryn Flannelly Florence McHale Dolly Preston Geolo Pinsut Edward Battle Johnnie Doubter Salo Venna Rierdon

Carbondale Aims to Host Knights of Pythias 1903 Meet

Olyphant notes Carbondale’s strong bid to secure the Knights of Pythias state convention for 1903. The two districts align as local Knights rally support and wish for a successful outcome.

Carbondale Knights of Pythias Olyphant Knights Olyphiant Gazette

D. C. Members Entertain Guests At Belmont Street Home

The D. C. group met on a pleasant Friday evening at Miss Alice Robbins’s Belmont street residence. After hours of games and diversions arranged by the hostess, luncheon was served to conclude the gathering.

Alice Robbins Belmont Street

Scranton Couple Visited by Scranton Hosts

Mr and Mrs Frank Silliman of Scrunton were guests yesterday of Mrs and Mrs C R Manville. In the afternoon they enjoyed several splats over the city streets in the latter s first automobile.

Frank Silliman Scrunton C. RR Manville

Fraternal and civic groups listed in Carbondale notice

Common council Olive Leaflodge Odd Fellows Federal Union No 7204 Patriotic Order Lone Star American Carbondale Council Knights of Columbus identified in a local organizational notice.

Common Council Odd Fellows Federal Union Patriotic Order Lone of America Knights of Columbus

The Passing Throng In Avoca And Nearby Towns

Sabbath activity and social visits across Avoca Prompton Beranton Honesdale Aldenville and nearby areas. Residents Miss Imma Bwarte Mrs George Foster M J Horan Thomas Pace George Patterson Henry Jud Wik Ailr jain Mrs M D Abbey Hettie Davis Alice Osborne Mrs Ames and Mrs Edward Quintin noted in brief society notices.

Imma Bwarte Avoca George Foster Prompton M. J. Horan Beranton Thomas Pace Piltston Aldenville Hettie Davis New York City Alice Osborne Arlington Mis. Ames Edward Quintin

Local Social Notes Sparkler From Scranton and Carbondale

A string of brief social items notes residents visiting relatives and returning home. Hugh Fitzpatrick of Scranton spent Sunday in Carbondale. Mrs. Oliver Chapman is resting at her daughter’s home on Seventh avenue. Miss Anna LuVay returned from Wilkes Barre summoned by her mother. Miss Lulu Poster has come home from Pittston. Attorney Henry Singer of New York City visited his parents in town. M. J. Nugent of Scranton, road master on the Delaware and Hudson, was at the Harrison house yesterday. Mrs. EL L. Bevan and Master Luther Bevan of Scranton visited former’s parents for a few days.

Canaan Street Hugh Fitzpatrick Scranton Carbondale Oliver Chapman George Foster Seventh Avenue Anna LuVay Wilkes-Barre Lulu Poster Pittston Henry Singer New York City

Jermyn and Mayfield Borough Council Meeting Notes

The borough council reviewed the exoneration list for about an hour with most recommendations approved. Bids for the Second street culvert were read. Henderson’s bid rose to 348 dollars due to nonconforming specifications, prompting abertura to readvertise. Davis resigns from Moosic Powder and moves to Springfield Mass with family. Tinlin and Miller appear for career moves. Stevenson and Arnold noted as local visitors.

Second Street Thomas Hendricks Gomer Davis Moosic Powder Company Alrs Davis Josephine Springfield Mass Jermyn P. J. Tinlin Scranton J. J. Miller J. D. Stocker Pittsburg

Olyphant School Board Notes and Local Bills

The Olyphant school board met at the central building. Absent members were Weaver Rymans and Mecunn. The finance committee submitted exemption lists for 108 and 190. the 1000 list totaling 85,595 was accepted but the other was returned for correction. Bills ordered paid include Olyphant Borough Light Department, HW Hastings, Lawrence Howard, Anthony Gannon, James H Lully, John Dempsey, and BD G Carpenter & Company. Assessor Evans requested bounds for an assistant to locate foreign residents. request granted. The Brown brothers played their first game on Saturday and lost 7 to 0 to Lackawanna’s of Scranton.

Messrs. Weaver Rymans Mecunn Olyphant Blerrie Light Department BP. HW. Hastings Lawrence Howard Anthony Gannon James H. Lully John Dempsey BD. G. Carpenter & Company William T. Evans Brown's Lackawanna’s Bcranton

Local notes and visits in Pottsville area

The report lists several local items: Browns used pitchers Cleary Mahon and Patten in a game. Oomfinely officiated for the visitors. Cornell to meet in regular monthly session tonight to consider action on the Delaware street pace. Fire rescue by Excelsior and No 2 Hose at the Blue Ridge tire in Peckville. Kingsley returning home from Hl in Pottsville. Mrs J H Jones of Nunticoke visited friends. May Ferguson left for Philadelphia to visit relatives. Katle Mung of Carbondale visited town. Mr and Mrs J W Brown of Pottsville visiting relatives. Harry Danvers and Thomas Davis of Providence spent the day in town.

Browns Cleary Mahon Patten Cornell Delaware Street Excelsior No. 2 Blue Ridge Tire Peckville B. BE. Kingsley Pottsville

Taylor Notes on Burns Funeral and Local Events

The funeral for Richard Crocker Jr followed his Thursday death from burns at the Taylor mine. Services were at his South Main home with Rev. C B Henry officiating and interment at Forty Fort Cemetery. Pallbearers named. mine unions prepare to meet for strike action. A Welsh concert at the Congregational church features local and visiting performers with many recitations and drills by Taylor youths. The piece also mentions the funeral of Luli M Pavis, a third-year-old child, held Saturday afternoon.

Richard Crocker, Jr Burna Taylor South Main Street C. B. Henry MLE Forty Fort Samuel Byerly Howard Nyhart Ralph Miller John Williams Dale Welsh Congregational Church Mre Sarah J. Price Elsie Powell Dunmore Oliver Howella Arthur Morgans Lydia Hoskins EE. Watkings Olwen M. Howell Louise Nichalin Taha Pyatigev Mulkittle Lydia Jones Nellie Lewis Crandpe Gertrude Watkins Olive Lovering Golo Arthur Morgan Minuw Tubbs Del Verna Willams Myrtle Fatsinger Della Davis Blanche Williams Oscar Morris Luli M Thomas J. Pavis

The Best Liniment Benefit from Chamberlains Puli Balin

Mrs Ati Hupelguna of Tuckaloe New England reports great benefit from Chamberlains Puli Balin for rheumatism and lumbago. Her husband used it for a sprained back and was quickly relieved. She calls it the best family remedy and has recommended it widely. Sold by all druggists.

Puli Balin Ati Hupelguna Tuckaloe Aly

Minookin Tribe Meeting and Local Notices

The Minookin Tribe No. 247 will meet this evening at the home of the parents on Main Street with EV. C B Henry officiating. Burial was at Forest Home cemetery. Taylor Reds baseball team to report for practice this afternoon at River Side Park. Delaware Lackawanna and Western collieries to idle today. Mr and Mrs Richard Jones of Storrs Street visited relatives in West Scranton. T J Evans of Plainsville stayed with aunt Mrs Edward J Evans on North Main Street yesterday.

Main Street Ev. C B. Henry Forest Home Taylor Reds Riverside Park Delawure Lackawanna and Western Collieries Richard Jones Storrs Street West Scranton T. J. Evans Plainsville Edward J. Evens North Main Street

New Jersey Central Announces Hourly Trains to Philadelphia

The New Jersey Central will run an hourly train service between New York and Philadelphia from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with modern locomotives and cars on a rock ballast roadbed using hard coal to avoid smoke. Trains go direct to Reading Terminal, many completing the trip in two hours, via a scenic Reading route. The May 18 start does not affect the Royal Blue line’s separate service.

New Jersey Central New York Philadelphia Reading Reading Terminal Royal Blue Une. O

First Class Round Trip to San Francisco for Sale

Imperial Council of the Alystic Beltrine announces Lackawanna line offers first class excursion tickets from Scranton to San Francisco for 6.25 dollars round trip. Tickets on sale May 6 to June 7, must return within 60 days of purchase. See depot agents for stopoffs and reservations.

Imperial Council Alystic Beltrine San Francisco California Lackawanna

Low Fare to Portland from Lackawanna Railways

Travel offer from the Lackawannine railroad for First Class round trip tickets to Portland Oregon at 70.30 on sale May 26 to June 10 for travel June 10 to 20 190g. Return required within 60 days from sale. See depot agent for details on routes stopovers and trains.

National Convention Travellove Protective Association of America Portland Ore Supreme Lodge A Lackawannine Railroad

Lackawanna Railroad Excursion to Niagara Falls

Lackawanna Railroad offers a special round trip to Niagara Falls on May 6. Tickets sold by ticket agents for travel on any train that date and return by June 1 at one way fare plus one dollar. From Beranton the price is 37.70. Children five to twelve pay half the adult rate.

Lackawanna Railroad Niagara Falls

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the News of Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Railroad Ontario and Western Carhomlite Trina Sarulies Seraviton Wayne Susquehanna Wiliam Douglas Paris Green Favorit Honesdale Cheatnu Gerald Mefiale Gerald Presa Sketics Gert Rae Hulk Hull SUI Myiday Wharles Etl Waris Dino Thomas Barrett, JR Srn Maple City Scribes Sandy Hendrick Manufacturing Company Trenton, N. J Carbondalians Scot Bowne Smith Axminster Bigelow Brussels Hartford Axminster Wilton Axminster Feee Lic la Vida Bliack Paris London City Part Olyphant’s D. F. C. Entertain Jermyn and Mayfield
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