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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1902

Page

5

Unclear OCR town transit schedule fragment

Fragmentary OCR text detailing a travel timetable with city stations and routes. Mentions Albany Sew Brel polity ofis and various times, places, and names, but lacks coherent events or complete details.

Train Schedules and Connections From Scranton Region

On Sunday trains depart at 7 00 a m and 1100 a m with connections to New York and Cove wall. Trains arrive from Scranton at 1 10 p m and from points north at 4 00 p m. Weekday departures are 1100 a m and 1 00 a m Sunday services vary by location.

Shtanton Wilkes Hire Albany Sundoga Monthonl Banton Wera Tovhemnbale Thore Honesdale Vaurlondale Po Mn Tring Teave Cartiondale Pwiitits New York Covewall Scranton Poinia Cadoala

Tribune Readers Urged to Report Delivery Irregularities

Subscribers urged to report any confusion or delinquency in delivery to the Carbondale branch in the Burke building or to Robert & Reynolds newsdealers to aid efficient service.

The Tribune Carbondale Burke Robert & Reynolds

Impressive Obsequies Of Frederick Mitchell In Carbondale

A large funeral procession for Frederick Mitchell filled Carbondale streets and Brookside Cemetery. Fire department and railroad workers led with uniformed bands. Rev Whalen officiated at the family home 42 Charteldonvenue. Dr Whalen emphasized friendship and community in his eulogy as mourners packed the residence and yard.

Frederick Mitchell Brookside Carbondale Fire Department of Mitchell Company Wister Columbia Hose Company McNulty Columbas Cheorge Aunger Wendrick Lodge Nos Brotherhood Hess Ciarteldonvenue Veluck Hd. Whalen Berenn Baptist Church W. BE. Grow Whiten Jorge Dr. Whitten Dr Whalen HF. J. Whalen Sadie Watkins Wilfred Hobart John Bone Bain Farrell Boyd Case Rule Road John Bryden Thomas Beddoe The T. F. Herbert James FP. Bates Mitchells Edward Atkinson James Bank Mitchell George Mallrison Edward Inch

Grape Nuts Cited As Help For Diabetes and Dyspepsia

A letter from A Mperchant in Youngstown recounts health improvement after using Grapenuts breakfast food. He claims diabetes and dyspepsia eased, appetite for sugar normalized, and restful sleep returned, with a doctor praising the product as excellent. He encourages others to use Grapenuts.

Young Lee Dom Tadhana

Moving pictures to aid relief through a Grand Opera House show

The Woman's Relief Corps presents a Saturday program at the Grand Opera House directed by Alonzo Tateh and Mr Mitellis. Sixty moving pictures and thirty song with harp and piano accompany scenes from China, Japan, Russia, the Philippines, France, Italy, Germany, and the United States. Reserved seats five cents. Diagram at Reynold's drug store. Show tonight.

Grand Oper House Alonzo Tateh Mitellis Theatest China Japan Russia Philippine Islands France Italy Germany Reynold's Drug Store

Bishop Talbot to Confirm at Trinity Episcopal Service

Tomorrow at Trinity Episcopal Church Bishop Talbot will administer confirmation during the morning service at 10 o clock, a shift from his usual evening rites. Special music will honor the day and offerings go to the bishop’s clerical relief fund.

Thinity Episcopal Church Ethelbert ‘Talbot Talbot Potter Tad Po Clerivgal

Pike Street man jailed without bail on serious assault charge

Dominick Burke known as Topsy Burks was jailed without bail after a 17 year old girl from Jermyn testified to a criminal assault. Multiple witnesses supported the accusation and Alderman Jones ordered detention.

Dominick Burke Topsey Burke Pike Street Topsy Burks Jermyn Jones

Eventful Day in 1807 Drives Mrs Fletcher to Pink Pills

Mrs Fletcher recounts her eye injury and paralysis shock on December 3 1807 in Manchester. After six weeks with little hope, she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with rapid relief and full recovery, endorsing them for nerves and blood and noting a sworn affidavit of authenticity in 1901.

H. A. Fletcher West Hancock Street Manchester N. T Mia Loveland Everett Dr Willams Williams Medicine Coupiang Schenectady N.Y

Thursday Royal gathering features Lewis and Curtis Lee hosts

A Thursday event at Royal included a d-sada by Lewis and Curtis Lee. Attendees listed among the guests include Miss Minnie Martin May Rittan Amma Collings Bula Carey Verna Oliver Lena Histed Annie Byer Katie Mellee Annie Milligan Maud Haigh Hazel Tennant Rose Griswold Lizzie Degan Mame Owens May Thorpe Annie Lowry Alice Gillen Lillie Brunner Alice Brennan and Messrs Willis Wilson James Thompson Lloyd Mills Jose Sherrer Ernest Yarrington Ora Lee Louis Curtis Lee John Williams Newell Stoddard David Atkinson George Brennan Fred Gleason Robert Cox Tra Pethick George Burrell Harey Brownell Richard Morley.

Royal Lewis Curtis Lee Sechl Minnie Martin May Rittan Amma Collings Bula Carey Verna Oliver Lena Histed Annie Byer Katie Mellee Annie Milligan Maud Haigh Hazel Tennant Rose Griswold Lizzie Degan Mame Owens May Thorpe Annie Lowry Alice Gillen Lillie Brunner Alice Brennan

Delightful Junior Choir Concert at Our Lady of Ail Carne

An overset report covers a highly successful Wednesday concert by the Junior choir of Our Lady of Ail Carne church. The program impressed with bright selections, skilled instruction from Miss Reging McCabe, and several solo turns by Verna Rellon Daisy Wisely Mildred Gratam Kathryn Playinelly Venna Reirdon and others. The event ended with a well rendered chorus and Rev. Mather Cormitts announcing the contest winner Wide Alwwale Walsh.

Our Lady of Ail. Carne Church Mise Reging McCabe Battery 3 Kathryn Eine Guia Dolly Mawel Wattle Wiis Venna Reirdon Mather Cormitts Hwide Alwwale Walsh

Miss Nealon Hosts Notable Music Recital At Home

Miss Norah Nealon held a refined music recital at her South Church Street residence last evening. Her large class performed with evident advancement, under Mrs Newton’s skilled hosting. The program featured Schubert, Lichner, Strealogg, Bohlin, and others, with a varied selection of songs and dances.

Norah Nealon South Church Street Miss Nealon Newlon Miss Newton Clechner K. Jordan Bud Watts Shubert Whitmore L. Beadlaw Lichner F. Campbell R. Nealon A. Day Bohl B. Lavelle May Breese Liang T. Duffy

Council settles sewer lien dispute over Nis iehth avenue property

After discussion, common council adopts a resolution directing the city solicitor to satisfy the sewer lien upon payment of the original assessment and costs, and ordering the city engineer to permit the sewer connection. Objections to the Bay window on the Balem avenue side of the Aitken building were found to be useless, and the improvement will be made.

John Waterfield Nis Iehth Avenue Common Council Balem Avenue Aitken Building

Reverend John 8 road to lead special interval at First Presbyterian

Rev. John 8 road of Minneapolis Minnesota known to many Carbondalians will lead a special interval at First Presbyterian tomorrow. Rev. Mr Troolfy native of Bunquehanna county left here twenty years ago and became a noted pulpit and lecture figure. Rev. Mr Rood will preach both morning and evening services, an event welcomed by Carbondalians and congregants alike.

First Presbyterian Church John 8. Road Minneapolis Minn Rood Presbyterian Church

Six-Mayors. HB Rettew Improves After Private Hospital Care

HB Rettew of John Street, long treated at Dr HW OC Wheeler's private hospital, shows improvement and is able to sit up briefly each day. He was discharged, with Carbondale cited as proof the facility is well equipped and well run, and praise given to Dr Wheeler.

Rettew Johnstvelt Wheeler Mi Thetheon Carbondale Andi

Ladies Host Euchre Party on Powderly Street

Misses Margaret and Teresa Gordon entertained friends at their home on Powderly street for an euchre party. Joseph Kilpatrick and Miss Maury Barnett won prizes. A flashlight photo was taken and Miss Margaret Gordon gave a recitation. Refreshments were served at midnight as the pleasant evening ended.

Margaret Teresa Gordon Euchre Powderly Street Joseph Kilpatrick Maury Barnett Margaret Gordon

Dance in Royal Draws Merry Crowd

A lively evening at the Royal Ball drew a merry crowd, with attendees enjoying music, dancing, and festive cheer.

Royal

Delightful concert at Congregational Church

A concert last night at the Congregational Church featured local talent including Mrs H J Whalen Mrs George F Milla Miss Blodwin Davie and Robert Gardner with a male quartet formed by Prof A P Thomas William Clark B E Roe and R M Shepherd.

Congregational Church H. J. Whalen George F. Milla Mise Blodwin Davie Robert Gardner Prof A. P. Thomas Wiliam Clark BE. A. Roe R. M. Shepherd

Benefit concert boosts organ find debt repayment

The numbers were well received as the concert raised a notable sum for the organ fund, aiding the repayment of the debt. The event drew community support and contributed toward the financial goal.

Scranton Lyceum to Hear Eien MM Stone Talk on Captivity

Carbondallana eager for full account of Stone captivity and release. Lecture at Lyceum in Scranton on Monday will offer tickets starting this morning at Clark's Drug Store in Carbondale.

Carbondallana Eien MM. Stone Lyceum Scranton Ticketa Carbondale Clark

Carbondallana Attend Dance in Jermyn Last Evening

Robert Gardner Charles Evans Marshall Scott and Stanley Retten were among the Carbondallana who attended the dance in Jermyn last evening.

Robert Gardner Charles Evans Marshall Scott Stanley Retten Jermyn

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD FUNERALS AND LOCAL EVENTS

The funeral of Mrs Frank Artemus was held yesterday with services at home and in Moosic. Interment followed at Affrey cemetery. Pallbearers and flower bearers named. Alfred Helmes funeral held in Pittston with services at the house. Jermyn Boys brigade drew praise after marching through the streets. Bazaar in Enterprise hall ends tonight with entertainment by Jermyn Welmude and two kneaded squads. Liberty March program by seventeen young ladies in Stars and Stripes.

Mra. Frank Artemus Third Street M.D. Puller Delawware Moosic Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Bailey Musade Affrey John KB. C Griffiths Will Park Charles Scott Alfred Griffiths Claude Stocker Thomias Roberts Percy Houghton Chariie Park Henry Shields Alfred Helmes M. D. Fuller Pittston W. Cook Charles Lee C. D. Winter William Langman Baker Wheeler Jermyn Boys’ Brigade Enterprise Hall Jermyn Boys Welmude

Winback breaks ground for new residence in White's addition

Peckville reports J A Winback begins construction on a residence in White's addition. Borough hires teams to haul coal due to no mining. G B Reed visits Herrick Center. Rev Gendall leads morning and evening services. May dance invites issued by Olympic club. Presbyterian and Methodist services noted. a dog bite incident and local marriages mentioned.

J. A. Winback White G. B. Reed Herrick Center Methodist Episcopal Church PL Gendall FP. Gendall Olympic Club Bauer Dane Jug Presbyterian Church He Moore

Misa Hannah Davis Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday

A Thursday evening party at the rear of Main street honored Misa Hannah Davis on her eighteenth birthday. Gaines and other diversions entertained guests as flash light pictures captured the group.

Misa Hannah Davis Main Street Misa Davis Gaines Lda

Local church and community notices and events

A list of locals including Davis Heffer Will iama Thomas Jones and others, with a cottage organ drawing for James Dornin to aid Bible study. Mentions Taylor Hose companies and Silver Cornet band meeting, Ralph Nye at a railroad tower, and Carbondale station. Also reports recent North Leagues entertainment, ice cream social at Watsons hall, and church services with pastors at Methodist Episcopal and Calvary Baptist churches. The Anthracite Glee club rehearsal is noted for tomorrow afternoon.

Ale Davis Lillian Heffer Sarah Williama Sophia Thomas Alice Jones Phoebe Davis Leah Maud Evans Hannah Powell Hannah Davis Miss Willian Florence Jones D. J. Davis Willam Rogers Louis Schulthies Albert Weisenfluh John H. Harris John Thomas Fred Fox James Dornin Malin Street Aylor Hose Companies No. 1 Taylor Silver Cornet Band Ralph Nye Jersey Central Railroad Herve Delaware and Wadgson Company Carbondale Mpnorth League Methodist Episcopal Church Watson's Hall Old Forge Young Men's Christian Association Janet Inglis North Main Street Peterson Wilkes-Barre Gomer Jones Main Street

Waverly Notes on Illness Hotels Residents and Local Changes

Waverly reports Mrs. George Steeg is seriously ill with slim hopes of recovery. Landlord Carpenter earns praise for hotel service. Mrs. Danforth of Scranton rents Edward Parker’s cottage on Main Street. Locals dispute a correspondent’s error about Scranton residents in Glenburn and Dalton. Frank Jermyn sells land to Mr. Belin near Lanephire. Rev. Logan preached at the Methodist church. Frank H. Bailey and John Hall return from Scranton. The band room gets repairs and looks better. Mrs. Andrew Bedford visits from Scranton. Manuel Carpenter returns to North Abington and rents Kennedy property on Main Street. Schools remain open. term led by Prof. Avchbild, Miss Flo Tinkham, and Miss Edith Stone.

George Steeg Carpenter Danforth Scranton Edward Parker Main Street Glenburn Dalton Watkins Belin Christy Linen Waverly Frank Jermyn Northup Lanephire de. Logan Frank H. Bailey John Hall Andrew Bedford Manuel Carpenter North Abington Rev. S. &. Kennedy Avchbild Flo Tinkham Edith Stone

Local Notes From Moosic And Surroundings

A horse belonging to Harry Hitchner of West Pittston ran frightened down the street in front of Whitehead’s store, causing damage to a carriage. Funeral services for Mrs Frans Altenius of Jermyn were held at the M E church. Mrs Artemus, formerly Miss Hattie Hollenback of this place, is survived by husband and one child with interment at Marcy cemetery.

Harry Hitchner West Pittston Whitehead Newton Williams Frans Altenius Jermyn M. E. Church Artemus Hattie Hollenback Marcy Cemetery George Doud West Scranton Wits & Caller Charles McCrindle Bayard Hand Spring Brook Nellie King Wits

CLARK SUMMIT NOTES TOWN EVENTS AND VISITORS

Stev. Austin Griffin led the quarterly Methodist Episcopal conference in town on Thursday evening. Miss Louise Feehley of Waverly stayed with Mrs. Ward B. Parker. Baptist church women served supper Friday evening. D. L. Gardner of the Correspondence Schools was in town on business. Charlies Fr. Singer has recovered enough to go out. Rev. Stephen Jay, former local pastor, visited on Wednesday. The Tribune educational contest prompts local youth participation this season.

Stev. Austin Griffin Methodist Episcopal Church Louise Feehley Waverly Ward B. Parker Ladies of the Baptist Church D. L. Gardner Charlies Singer Stephen Jay the Tribune Prise

Pittston Fire Company Gains Noted Fame

Pittston reports that the Darktown Hook and Ladder Company, renowned across the region, enhances the town’s reputation through its rescue work and community service. Facts are limited due to fragmentary text from the report.

Sormiton Tritvane Pittston May Darktown Hook and Ladder Company Oly

Tired Saleswomen Urged to Use Lydia Pinkham's Compound

A 1901 advertisement argues large city stores employ many women who face “female diseases” and fatigue. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure and includes testimonials from women in Lima Ohio and Succasunna New Jersey praising its effects. The notice claims universal endorsement and urges readers to write for advice at Lynn Mass.

Lydia E. Pinkeham Murs Jenyim Fremwan Pennsylvania Ave Lima Ohio Lydia K. Pinkham Hartre DrGroat Succasuana National City Bank Lynn Mass Lydia BE Pinkham Medicine Company Lynn, Masa

Pittston groups weigh parade participation and town events

Bradford Pa hosts a state firemen convention parade with a decision pending on Pittston groups joining. Pittston Mile Glee Society rehearses memorial music as West Pittston teams plan games at the fairgrounds. Avoca High school commencement music is trained by Prof Henry Harries of West Pittston. The Pittston Opera company charter arrived with final papers expected. War news notes a body from George Lumley arrived today and services planned for Sunday. Collieries in the district show no change. two washeries operated recently while mule teams are removed. Mourning for Mira Ani Thiaivop noted with funeral planned for tomorrow.

State Bradford Pittston Avoca High School Pittston Opera Company Worle George Lumley United States Philias Plies Duryen Sunes Miavey Florence Jikermatn Mira Ani Thiaivop Lewis Huarypop New Street

Funeral Service And Burial Arrangements Noted

A requiem mass is scheduled for Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church upper Pittston followed by interment at Murvkel street cemetery.

St. Mary's Church Upper Pittston Murvkel Street Cemetery

Drill Sergeant’s Confused Barracks Drill Delivers Odd Scene

A military drill ends in comic confusion as a sergeant orders single men to advance and married men to stay back. All move except a lone recruit, Tels oii, who remains still. Pat delays, asking what the sergeant means, and the sergeant collapses in a moment of Spare Moments.

Pat Aiyomion Nash Pia

Low Rate to Portland and Return Fare Offer

The Lackawanna Railroad advertises a first class round trip fare of 70.20 to Portland Oregon and return, on sale May 21 to June 7 1902, with travel to be completed within days of the sale and final return to original point by a set deadline. Details on stopovers routes and schedules available from agents.

Portland, Ore National Convention Travellers Protective Association Ammerton Portland Ore The Supreme Lodge A UU. W Porthand Lackawanna Railroad Jnel Repot

Special Low Rates to St. Paul for National Baptists Anniversary

The Delaware railroad offers round trip tickets to St. Paul and Minneapolis Minnesota for National Baptists anniversary events. Fares are 38 dollars 70 cents with return valid through June 0th inclusive and good for travel May 1st onward with a 10 cent surcharge.

National Baptists St. Paul Minn Boackawanna Railroad Minneapolis Minnesota

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the News of Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Railroad Ontario and Western Fredrick Mitchell Brook Bishop Talbot Fletcher Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Waterfield John Road Miss Stone Jermyn and Mayfield Olyphant Browns Crescents of Bitter Place Browns Crescents Winfy Lyceum Stock Company Father Mathew Opera House Catholic Young Men's Edwin Symons Hallstead Mexico B. N. Kennedy Delaware Street Miunile Bhikely A.M. Atherton Peckville Taylor Clark Summit St. Paul, Minn Oxfords Myer Davidow Lackawanna Ave
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