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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1902

Page

3

Trains Schedules and Strike Impact at Carbondale

The News of Carbondale reports Delaware and Hudson Railroad schedules for Carbondale with departures to Beranton Wilkes Barre Albany Saratoga Montreal and Boston and Waymart Monesdate and Honesdale. It notes four merchant delegates opposed to a strike and four to follow President Mitchell with miners delaying strike effects. Business remained steady with purchases financed from prior earnings. receipts will reflect strike impact in a couple weeks.

Carbondale City Station Beranton Wilkes Harre Tralin Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston Sewrae Follite Eto Waymart Teaina Honesdale Wilkes Barre Servitin Mar A Way Mart Honeadate Mt Andl Ff Mitchell

Train Timetable Fragments Show Scranton and Carbondale Routes

Fragmentary schedule lists trains between Carbondale and Scranton with departures at 7 000 and connections to New York. Mentions arrival from Scranton around 4 00 pm and early morning departures from Scranton at 9 00 am and from Coosia at 0 0.

Tibo Carbondale Scranton Suivig Peta Daya New York Corn Wilhote Petrite Coosia Oopo

Delivery irregularities reported to Tribune branch and dealers

Subscribers are urged to report any irregularity or confusion in delivery to the Carbondale branch in the Burke building or to Robert & Treynolds newsdealers. The note warns of delays and asks subscribers to report delinquency at once to aid efficient service.

The Tribune Carbondale Burke Robert & Treynolds

Railroads Suspend Office Staff Across Ontario and Western

Ontario and Western announces suspension of clerks at Mayfield yard with all but a few department heads idle. No trains move and coal, washery work, and other operations halt. Delaware and Hudson faces similar uncertainties while merchants in Carbondale plan to sustain credit during the strike.

Mayfield Yard Ontario and Western Company Siaturdiay Ontario and Western Scranton Erletas Delaware and Tudson Delaware and Hudson Carbondale

Grape-Nuts credited with recovery from neurasthenia

A veteran reports severe fatigue and weakness improved after eight weeks of using Grape-Nuts. He cites doctors’ prior remedies as ineffective and credits the cereal from the Battle Creek company with restoring strength and enabling him to resume work.

Seine’ Co Battle Creek

Miners Strike Triggers Young Locals to Seek Work Elsewhere

The town feels the impact of a miners strike as several young men leave Carbondale seeking steadier jobs. Charles J. Mahoney and Robert Schoonover quit the algar factory and travel west to Boston for better prospects. Mahoney from Wringhamton and Schoonover from Honesdale had been active in local social and athletic circles. Casher Joyce and Casper Benson also depart for Chilewee after leaving Delaware & Hudson positions, closing a chapter for a community tied to the strike.

Charles J. Mahoney Robert Schoonover Algar P. J. Collings West Boston Mass Mahoney Choonover Carbondale Wringhamton Honesdale Centennial Schoonover Thoms Joyce Casper Benson Fir Catrhondale Chilewee Delaware & Hudson

Lookout crossing danger sparks residents protest

Residents near Lookout crossing of the Delaware and Hudson fear it is unsafe after Edichard Kenworthy was moved from the signal tower. They plan a petition to councils demanding a guard remain to monitor trains and lower gates, citing high traffic and recent strike disruptions.

Lookout Crossing Delaware & Hudson Edichard Kenworthy Tribune Crassing Delaware & Woodson Company Kenworthy Honesdale Hewiles

Arizona at the Grand caps Carbondale season finale

The close of the season features Augustus Thoms' Arizona at the Grand in Carbondale on Saturday. The play, praised for vivid Arizona scenery and convincing character types, is described as a superb, education style production and among the best ever presented in Carbondale.

Carbondale Augustus Thoms Arizona the Grand Wilds Carribondakins Bonnie Brier Bush

Mayfield Man Creates Disturbance On Washington Street

A Mayfield man named Cawley stopped passersby on Washington Street yesterday noon and talked at length. Policeman Moffitt arrested him after resisting attempts, with James Campbell aiding until the prisoner was placed in custody. The inmate fought briefly in the jail cell before awaiting Mayor O Neil’s proceedings this morning.

Mayfield Cawley Washington Street Bandtary Moffitt James Campbell Cowley O'Neil

Meetings of Tonight Across Local Groups

Local notices list gatherings and events for William HH Davies Post G A R St Vincent de Paul Lackawanna Tribe Red Men Carbondale Conclave Heplasophs and related chapters with planned meetings this evening.

William HH Davies Post G. A. R. St. Vincent de Paul Lackawanna

Boys Held on $100 Bail for Schoolhouse Vandalism

Alderman Delavan jailed three youths Michael Nallin Cornelius Duggan and John Sullivan on 100 bail each after Angela Curra of Hospital Street reported a window smashing prank. Curra says the boys stormed the house with stones for a joke, causing extensive damage.

Alderman Delavan Michael Nallin Cornelius Duggan John Sullivan Angela Curra Hospital Street Curra

Alderman's Court Marks Three Sports Appearance

In a brief court session the alderman presided over the appearance of three sports participants. Details on charges or outcomes were not disclosed in the accessible text.

Council Delays Water Bond Repeal Until City Solicitor Opinion

Common Council debates the $149,000 water bond repeal, postponing action until City Solicitor Stuart files a written opinion amid calls to relieve city finances and keep the bonds intact pending lower court rulings. Other measures include sewer projects and street repairs, with extensive committee referrals and resolutions on building upkeep and water usage.

Common Council Carbondale Comimon Council Stone Council For Supreme Court Hinlsey Messrs Thompson Masters Salem Memorial Park Whitfield Joint Building Committee Clark Scranton Railway Company Belmont Street Canaan Street Barrett Fallbrook Street Lincoln Avenue Harrison Avenue Mitchell Company

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related ailments. It claims to restore regularity, stop draining, heal inflammation, and improve appearance, with private correspondence and testimonials noting weight gain and better health after treatment.

Pierce R, V Buffalo Mra. Perce Geise West Phila, Street York

Obituary News From Carbondale Community

Obituaries from Carbondale report James Heap a Manches ter England native and Carbondale resident of Roger avenue dies after heart illness at age 6 He came from Brooklyn worked as machinist and belonged to Trinity church Fidelity Conclave and Heptasophs His widow two step daughters survive funeral at Trinity church then Brookdale cemetery Catherine Durphy of Scranton dies in hospital after treatment taken to her daughter’s home funeral at 3 30 pm interment Maplewood cemetery She is survived by husband and two children Prargl Hale 2 dies at 2 years old after brief illness from Spencer street Funeral 11 30 am from home burial at Yatesville Two infants Killeen Electric alley die from whooping cough this week

James Heap Manchester England Carbondale Roger Avenue Mr. Heap Brooklyn N. Y Delaware and Hudson Jdendricks Company Trinity Church Fidelity Conclave Heptasophs Bonham Simpson Edwin Walker Uniondale R. A. Sawyer Brookdale Cemetery Catherine Durphy T. EX. Durphy Scranton J. A. States Mill Street Maplewood Cemetery Durphy Susquehanna County Prargl Hale William J Violet Hale Spencer Street Yatesville

Hotel American Café Move Reveals Transit of Spaces

Yesterday the Hotel American altered its cafe, shifting from the rear to the front room that had housed the Lackawanna Valley Electric Light company. The electric light firm relocated to the Shannon building.

Hotel American Lackawanna Valley Electric Light Company Electric Light Company Shannon Building

Delegates Headed to Odd Fellows Grand Convention

The group from Scranton left last evening for the Odd Fellows grand convention at Erie. Among the delegates were Mrs. 8. N. Bayley of Lucretia lodge Daughters of Rebekah Charles A. Kase of Cambrian lodge George W. Hughes of Lackawanna encampment and Edward Hall of Olive Leaf lodge.

Odd Fellows’ Grand Erie 8. N. Bayley Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Charles A. Kase Cambrian Lodge George W. Hughes Lackawanna Edward Hall Olive Leaf Lodge

Doctor Downton Returns Home After Medical Class Graduation

Dr. Ernest Downton, just graduated in medicine from the Medical Chirurgical College in Philadelphia, arrived home last evening to a chorus of congratulations and well wishes from friends.

Ernest Downton Medical Chirurgical College Philadelphia

Masons to Visit Jermyn From Carbon Dale Tonight

A Carbondale Masons delegation will travel to Jermyn this evening to spend a few hours as guests of the borough lodge. They will depart on the 7 06 Delaware and Hudson train.

Carbondale Jermyn Borough Lodge Delaware and Hudson

Alvord and Male Dissolve Firm

Alvord and Male, a grocery firm, dissolves its partnership and ends operations. The action marks the end of the company’s business activities and settlement of remaining affairs is anticipated.

Alvord & Male

Alvord retires as business closes on Main Street

Yesterday the firm formally dissolved. G. C. Alvord retires while 8. F. Male remains to run the business at its North Main Street location.

G. C. Alvord 8. F. Male North Main Street

Carbondale and Scranton Scene Reports Visitors and Events

Carbondale and Scranton residents made short trips and visits across the region. Notable names include Vincent C. Manners, Thomas Carson, A G Rose, Misses Loretta Convery, Mary McCrea, and Delia Devaney visiting relatives and friends in Carbondale and Scranton. The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Episcopal visitors, plus local church and civic events, are noted along with a cash system change for wholesale meat and a moving picture show in Assembly Hall facing strike-related attendance.

Ie E. Ryan Honesdale Vincent C. Manners Scranton Thomas Carson Carbondale Peter D. Niland M. A. Mahon Tobyhanna John F. Carroll Elmira N. Y Delia Devaney M. Morrison Joseph Keller Wilkes-Barre John Keller C. C. Battenberg Archbald Sadie Gallena Dunmore Grace Evans Lizzie Davis N. J. Morgan Salem Avenue H. M. Isley Magele Somers Theophilus Morgan Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Ethelbert Talbot R. A. Sawyer Talbot Episcopal Loretta Convery Mary McCrea Anna Tighe Nellie Campbell James B. Doyle John Handley

Fourth reads and seventh grade names in Jermyn school list

The Jermyn and Mayfield school report lists students with no marks below ninety percent or unexcused marks across grades from senior to first. It names many pupils like Frank Pendered Walter Taylor Carrie Vail Nellie Evans and numerous others by grade. The piece ends noting the Epworth League’s fourteenth anniversary at the Methodist Episcopal church with a service Sunday evening.

Jermyn Frank Pendered Walter Taylor Carrie Vail Mamie Evans Margaret Marsh Nellie Evans Edith Maynard Nellie Rowland Beulah Sprague Flora Depew George Gebhardt Harold Davis Waiie Monahan Willie Allan Preston Badger Susie Davis Bessie Jones Seth Sprague Henry Shields Florence Miller Ida Baker Helen Gavin Agnes Freas Genevieve McChrone Minnie Parks Maggie McAndrew Daniel Thomas Hilda Phillips Bloise Shields Genevieve Murphy Margaret Jenkins Lyland Stone Leellan Gilbert Willard Jones Mary Furey Frank Loughney Hertha Forschner Hazel Carter Laura Tompkins Edith Eastlake Albert Phillips Archie Avery Willie Davidson Charles Hlinkine Leonard Spelcher Michel Harvey Marle McCloskey Anna Clark Selmagohnson Naboth Williams Charles Winter Anna Collins Roy Wall Moswell Sathebury Glen Wall Bernetta Murphy John Welly Emerson Bennet Blanche McHale Mary Biglan Blodwin Vans Eliglah Smith Eva

Local church conference closes with sermons and events

The Susquehanna Street Baptist church held a morning business session and an afternoon of sermons by Rev. D. C. Edwards and Rev. Richard Williams. Evening addresses by Rev. W Morris, Rev. G 8, and Rev. Evans closed the conference. A Father Mathew Opera House music recital and Catholic Young Men's Total Abstinence and Benevolent societies events follow, along with officer elections for the Lady Ellen Penman Lodge of Rebecca. Visitors and arrivals are noted from several towns.

Susquehanna Street Baptist Church D. C. Edwards Taylor Richard Williams Parsons W. Morris South Wales Mr. Evans Edwardsville Father Mathew Opera House St. Patrick's Parochial Academy Catholic Young Men's Total Scranton Burke Lyceum Stock Company Lady Ellen Penman Lodge Rebecca Noble Grand Lydia Prosser Liszie Barrett Charles Thomas Eva Vessey Gwendoline Brown

Peckville News Briefs Include Funeral, Illness, Fare Ride

Mrs Jennie Swingle returned from Honesdale after attending a relative's funeral. Mrs Hattie Barber of Malin street is very ill with pneumonia. The traction company still charges a ten cent fare from Peckville to Archbald, two and a half miles away. Mrs Stephen Kimball of Pittston visited relatives here Sunday. The Alonzo Hatch Electro Photo Musical company will give an exhibit at the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday evening, featuring sixty Edison kinetoscope moving pictures.

Jennie Swingle Honesdale Hattie Barber Malin Street Traction Company Peckville Archbald Stephen Kimball Pittston Alonzo Hatch

Illustrated songs by Alonzo Hatch company at class No 9 event

The program features Howard T Collins pianist and accompanist Ralph Farley harpist and Alonzo Hatch vocalist. The entertainment is under class No 9 and expects liberal patronage. A Memorial day planning meeting of Lieutenant James G Stevens post 804 is set for this evening with all former members invited. Frank Edwards of Grassy died Sunday after brief pneumonia. He leaves a wife and seven children. funeral Wednesday.

Alonzo Hatch Howard T. Collins Ralph Farley James G. Stevens Jesus Scott Frank Edwards Grassy Pneus Monia

Epworth League Anniversary Meeting in Moscow Church

The Epworth League anniversary gathering at the Methodist Episcopal church drew a large crowd. The Rainbow program featured songs recitations readings and remarks, with several local residents noted visiting relatives and guests.

Funeral for Patrick Gallagher in St Patrick’s Church

The funeral of Patrick Gallagher of Lane Street was held at 10 AM with a high mass at St Patrick’s church in Olyphant. He resided here 35 years and is survived by two daughters and two sons, with interment at Olyphant cemetery. Also notes visitors from Dunmore at local residences.

Band of Washington Patriotic Order Sons of America Cambrian Hall South Church Street Yale Ohneston St. Clair McCune Farrar Patrick Gallagher Lane Street St. Patrick's Church Olyphant Gallagher St. James’ Catholic Church HB. J. Cummings Margaret Martin Patrick Brennan Dunmore Sheridan Clarkgon Avenue Halligan

Abstinence First Affects A Boy Named Total Abstinence

A temperance mother aims to shape her family by abstinence and church work. The tale recounts a 10 year old's innocence about a newborn brother and a joke that the mother would name him Total Abstinense if she had control. The piece reflects quirky rural speech and humor around alcohol avoidance.

Good Templars The Charlie Bla Elxtor Sam

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