Full Township School District Finances Improve
The News of Carbondale reports the Full township school district closed its books in good condition with funds sufficient to pay teachers and only $700 in unpaid bills and $4,000 in bonds. County Supervisor Taylor praises the district’s turnaround from five years ago when $8,000 in bonds and teacher salaries were overdue. The board voted to close schools June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township
Lackawitina County
Taylor
Silk Mills to Stay Open Amid Storm of Rumors
The Simp son silk mills will not shut down tonight or this summer despite Paterson dye house troubles. General Manager Frieder assured The Tribune the rumor was unfounded. Mills will continue production, easing local economic strain during the downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Frieder
Belmond area travelers plan British Isles tour in June
Mrs Solomon wife of Select Councilman Jimnes Solomon and her daughter Gladys with Miss Nanny Mitchell of Belmont prepare to sail from New York on June 11 for a British Isles trip. Their itinerary includes Truro London and major sites across the Isles with return around September 1. Ex-Common Councilman John Loftus and Drui gest Joseph H Kelly also plan an extended continental tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Kelly
John T. Loftus
New Orleans
Texas
Colorado
Honest Doctor Speaks on Coffee Dangers and Health
Dr A C Dewell recounts health decline from coffee after age 30 in a testimonial. He details gastritis nervous issues and improved health after replacing coffee with Postum, claiming coffee as a dangerous slow poison and urging cautious use by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewet Bays
Travel Route From Utah and Nevada to California
A party travels from Utah and Nevada to California then returns via the upper border region through Washington Montana and the Dakotas to St Paul. They plan to pass home through Chicago with Mr Kelly and Mr Loftus stopping in Denver to view land leased by a development company in which Mr Kelly is a shareholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Nevada
California
Sie
Washington
Montana
Dakotas
St. Paul
Chicago
Mr. Kelly
Mr. Loftus
Denver
Death of City Worker Henry Weddington at Home
Henry Weddington a street department employee died suddenly at his Birkett street home after a day on the city streets. He was born in England and had long resided in Carbondale, belonging to Court Lily lodge Foresters of America. Survived by his wife and eight children Mire Clim Myer May Annie Andrew Jacob Thomas and Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Weddington
Birkett Street
Carbondale
Court Lily Lodge
No. 40
Foresters of America
Foresters
Mire
Clim Myer
May
Annie
Andrew
Jacob
Thomas
Florence
Forest City Runaway Ends in Shaken Carriage Crash
Clare Hollister and Vincent C Manners escaped serious harm after a runaway near Forest City Monday night. Hollister recovered, Manners remained briefly confined with a shoulder injury, and Slasher Boy the trotter suffered a torn heel though expected to recover in a month. The horse escaped unhurt as a wheel and spokes were damaged during the carriage incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Hollister
Vincent C. Manners
Mores City
Mr. Hollister
Minnere
Forest City
Election of Lucretia lodge officers held last evening
The semi annual election of Lucretia lodge No. 100 Daughters of Rebekah was held in the leg hall on South Church street last evening. Officers chosen were Noble Grand Mary Roberts vice grand Bila Price secretary Dora Ludwig trustee Clara Carlton. Installation set for Tuesday evening June 10 by District Deputy Mrs Mary Ulughes. Mrs S M Bayley reported on state assembly delegation findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia Lodge
Daughters of
Rebekah
South Church Street
Noble
Mary Roberts
Bila Price
Dora Ludwig
Clara
Carlton
Mary Ulughes
M. Bayley
Lodge
State Assembly
Tia
Dr John Niles Embarks on Continental Trip for Recuperation
Dr John Niles returns from Philadelphia and begins a two month journey across the continent. He plans visits with brothers Frank Niles in Colorado Springs and Dr Harry Niles in Salt Lake City before proceeding to California for several weeks of rest. His absence will be covered by his father Dr Andrew Niles and Dr Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Niles
Philadelphia
Frank Niles
Colorado Springs
Col
Harry Niles
Mercy Hospital
Salt Lake City
California
Tie
Tres
Andrew Niles
Harper
Principal Bryden Improves. Lesher Acts as Acting Principal
Prof W D Bryden head of the high school was ill with a threatened typhoid pneumonia but is reported improved. Officials believe danger is past and he will return to teach by Monday. In his absence Prof J L Lesher of the commercial department serves as acting principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Bryden
JL. M. Lesher
Commercial Department
Notable travelers visit Carbondale for rare Moar bund concert
Homer Greene John Kubach Jonas Kaate and manager W J Silverstone of the Contril theatre halted in Carbondale en route to Beranton. They enjoyed a unique treat, listening to several selections by the Moar bund, a program little known in the Mult city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Greene
John Kubach
Jonas Kaate
W. J. Silverstone
Contril Theatre
Carbondale
Beranton
Reverends Sawyer and Whale Said Traveling for Episcopal Meeting
Rev. R A Sawyer rector of Trinity Episcopal Church left yesterday for York to attend the Episcopal convention with the absent for several days. Rev. Dr. H J Whale is expected home today from Philadelphia where he has been for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Sawyer
Trinity Episcopal Church
York
Tle
H. J. Whale
Philadelphia
Wandering Musicians Leave for England and Wales Tour
David Davis and Willon Patiter of Wundling depart for England and Wales for a touring engagement. They will be absent for most of the summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
Willon Patiter
Wundling
Pngland
Wailea
Meetings of Tonight Across Local Lodges and Fraternal Groups
A listing of gatherings tonight at the H. Davies post 4 A B Pioneer castle Knighta Mystic Chain Fidelity conclave Heptasonices Carbondale lodge Knights of Pythias inviting members to join and discuss group affairs and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Davies Post
A. B
Pioneer Castle
Knighta Mystic Chain
Fidelity Conclave
Heptasonices
Carbondale Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Letters Remaining in Care Bondale May 5 1002
A partial list of names and firms appears in a 1002 notice. It includes A L Avery Boran and Loveland W H Brown R W Burnham George Ceul Daniel Cannon J L Clark Peter Coggins James Delaney T W Ellis and Jos, indicating unsettled possessions or claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carebondale
Local Names Mentioned in Village Notice
A sparse list includes individuals such as James McMullen William Shelly W. Bilson W. R B, Miss Fillza Fisher Miss Margaret Jones Miss Maggie Jones Miss Mary Pinnel Mea J Ft Beemer Mrs Bert Clark Mrs R C Dotter Mary Callens der Ann Farrell J H Thomas and a Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lph
BE. James
James McMullen
Willam Shelly
W. Bilson
W. RB
Harrison House
Thomas York
Fillza Fisher
Margaret Jones
Maggie Jones
Mary Pinnel
J. Ft. Beemer
Bert Clark
R. C. Dotter
Mary Callens der
Ann Farrell J
H. Thomas
Spanish Volunteers Call Meeting for Memorial Day Exercises
William Meyers president of the Spanish-American volunteers requests a meeting at 8 o'clock tonight at the Mitchell Hose house. The purpose is to organize volunteers for Memorial Day activities invited by Davies post to attend and honor the day. All volunteers are urged to attend regardless of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meyers
Mitchell Hose House
Davies Post
Miners Propose Local Headquarters in City
Leaders aim to establish United Mine Workers quarters in the city with a meeting in the Lender building this afternoon at 1 oclock to organize the setup. Current communication with strike headquarters in Wilkes-Barre is limited, hindering day to day messages from President Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Orders
Oelowk
Mitchell Haa
Wilkes-Barre
Clarke Bros Carbondale Store Hires Clerks
The Clarke Bros new Carbondale branch fills clerical posts. Mireuret Morrison becomes cashier, Elizabeth Horan from Scott Street takes a clerkship, and Anna Tighe from West Side begins as stenographer in Clarke Bros after leaving Attorney George L Davidson’s Scranton office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke, Bros
Carbondale
Mireuret Morrison
Elizabeth Horan
Scott Street
W. BR. Moon
Anna Tighe
West Side
George L. Davidson
Scranton
Clarke Bros
George Tryon Ill With Pneumonia At Carte Avenue
George Tryon of Carte Avenue is seriously ill with pneumonia. He collapsed Sunday evening and has been under care of a professional nurse. He is resting tonight and doctors say it is too early to judge danger, but there is hope he will rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lryon
Carte Avenue
Tryon
Lan
Thimble Tea to Benefit Methodist Church Fund
On Thursday from early to late Mrs. Thorpe and Mrs. Van Gorden invite Indies and gentlemen to a thimble tea at the home of Mrs. Van Gorden. A silver offering will be collected for the Methodist Episcopal church fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timm
Il. . Thorpe
A. L. van Gorden
Wayne Ehreel
Methodist Episcopal Church Fund
To Be Wedded Today at St Rose Church
A wedding will draw wide interest as Miss Mary Gerrity of Dundaff street marries Edward J. Healey, a well known young man in town, at St Rose church today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose Church
Mary Gerrity
Dundaff Street
Edward J. Healey
Clerk Harry Willer Resigns to Seek Westward Entry
Harry Willer resigns his clerk position at G. W. Reynolds & Son and plans a western trip to Pittsburg and Chicago to seek employment and possible relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Willer
G. W. Reynolds & Son
Pittsburg
Chicago
Brooklyn Girl Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Julia Collings daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Collins of Brooklyn street was operated on for appendicitis at Emergency hospital yesterday. Her condition was comfortable last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Collings
Henry Collins
Brooklyn Street
Scranton Parade Draws Local Notables and Visitors
The passing throng includes Mrs. Normile and daughter Miss Ruth Normile of Salamanca N Y at the Harrison house, Reilly of Scranton visited the city yesterday, Loretta and Cecelia Colenan of the West Side were in Scranton, and Colonel John McComb joined Carbondallans who witnessed the Knights Templar parade in Scranton yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normile
Ruth Normile
Salamanca
Harrison House
Juvenile dancing class social at Mahon Hall with Lawrence’s orchestra
The juvenile dancing class hosts a Friday evening social in Mahon’s hall with Lawrence’s orchestra providing dance music. Attendees from Scranton include Mr and Mrs H B Bush J W Kennedy Lucy Hall Olive Murphy Gertrude Voyle Marie Sarge Dr FR L Van Sickle Dr W D Van Buskirk. John Williamson of Wilkes-Barre callers in town yesterday. T W Powderly Jr of Carbondale spent yesterday here. Mia William Thoms and Mira West Frederick have been guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juvenil Duncing
Mahon
Scott's Emulsion for healthy growth in children
Promotes growth and proper development by supplying food for bone and nerve and flesh and blood. Addresses weak children and urges prompt start in childhood with a free sample from Scott & Bowne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Local travelers and visits noted in Dover and Archbald
Mr and Mrs William Gilbert have returned home in Dover New Jersey. John Reese Henry Williams John Steed William Petch and David Thoman left last night for New York bound to sail on the Oceanic to Wales today. Mrs A F Crand left yesterday for ten days with relatives in Binghamton New York. Mrs P F Mitler of Archbald spent yesterday with her sister Mrs John Ferguson of Lackawanna street. Mr and Mrs Harry Wright of Carbondale visited relatives yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gilbert
Dover
N. J
John Reese
Henry Williams
John Steed
William Petch
David Thoman
New York
Wales
A. F. Crand
Binghamton
N, Y
P, F. Mitler
Archbald
John Ferguson
Lackawanna Street
Harry Wright
Carbondale
Memorial Day Exercises At Jermyn And Mayfield Cemetery
Memorial day program in Jermyn and Mayfield features a parade by the Jermyn Boys Brigade and veterans, vocal quartet, prayers, and remarks by Rev. Twyson Jones and others. A 10 o’clock cemetery service follows a 9 15 parade start. Local notes include staff changes, illnesses, a birth, school board meeting, flagpole raising, and a Citizens' band concert on Main Street with a listed program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twyson Jones
C. A. Battenberg
J. B. Broadhead
Maynard R. Thompson
Jermyn Boys’ Brigade
Sons of Veterans
J. J. Miller
Consolidated Water Works
Kittanning
Armstrong County
Ethel Peard
Irving
Second Street
Peter Henry
Fourth Street
Leighton J. Eldridge
Wilkes-Barre
Byron H. Jackson
Mayfield
Minneapolis
Hillside Company
Erie
Glenwood
Keystone
Gladden
Frank Hemelright
Jermyn
Ben Davis
TH. Street
Morcom
Waters
Citizens’ Band
Main Street
Bethany Commandery
Myer
Tove
Lafferty
Beyer
Althouse
Funeral of Mrs John Williams at Rendham
Funeral services for the late Mrs John Williams were held from her residence in Rendham and at Stewart Memorial church. Rev J L Race led a poignant service with the church choir under Chorister Johns. Interment followed at Marey cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Rendham
Stewart Memorial Church
J. L. Race
Johns
Arthur Henshall
William Franklin
W. J. Williams
Edward B. Decker
Joseph Merritt
T. H. Willams
Richard Price
Marey
Anthracite Glee Club
Welsh Congregational Church
Lydia Hosking
Edith Watking
Sarah Price
Margaret Davis
W. L. Jones
Verna Williams
Lydian Jones
Edith
Gertrude Watkins
John F. Evans
John J. Evans
Oliver Howells
Martha Smith
J. E. Watkins
J. A. Noecker
Schuylkill Haven
W. H. Thomas
Pond Street
O'Brien
John Lewis
Bellevue
W. G. Howell
Main Street
Erie
Odd Fellows
Blodwin Jones
Hannah Powell
Hannah Davis
Lingle Davis
Leah
Maud Evans
Lillian Heffer
Sophia Thomas
Messrs
John H. Harris
John Thomas
Albert Welsenfiuh
Louis Schulthies
Fred Sterges
Samuel Miller
Henry Coombs
William Rogers
Daniel J. Davis
Titus Evans
Henry Reese
Daniel Reese
Mary
Arthur Ulmer
Will Hittinger
Knights Templars Parade Draws Peckville Delegation
A large Peckville delegation attended the Knights Templars parade in Scranton yesterday. Messrs M. H. Sitgraves and William Hughes returned from a fishing trip at Lake Lodore with fifty pounds of bull heads and porch. The fire alarm is out of service on account of a failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Messis
M. H. Sitgraves
William Hughes
Lake Lodore
White Goods for Gowns and Shirt Waists
Display of fabrics for commencements and gowns featuring madras cheviot lawn and lawn types. Includes striped madras patterns and fringed or dotted swlas plus India muslin and French lawn priced from 10c to 450 per yard. Names and exact items indicate a varied stock for dressmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
India
Wires Crossed With Alarm Lines Reported In Borough
Notice lists unclaimed letters at Peckville post office for week ending May 27. Names include Annie Rock Harriet Morgan Ellen Todd J Johns Private Frank Cofield Thir teenth Infantry members and others. Postmaster U V Mace urges claimants to say advertised and provide date of list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gard
Thomas Williams
Wayne County
Frank Ledyard
Newark
N. J
H. L. James
Scranton
Peckville
Annie Rock
Harriet Morgan
Ellen Todd
J. Johns
Frank Cofield
Thirteenth Infantry
Jan Frenak
Peter Creka
Lewilski Ragymnerki
Maryjamma Szatkouska
Antonia Manasso
Gueseppi Mancuro
U. V. Mace
Rail excursion tickets offered for F O Eagles meeting
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces reduced rate excursion tickets from all lines to Minneapolis or St Paul for the National Meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles June 2 to 8. Tickets may be used for return passage only if processed by the Joint Agent at St Paul or Minneapolis with 20 cents paid. Extending return possible by deposit with Joint Agent June 3 to June __ and 50 cents payment, with final return by July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Minneapolis
Minn
Pennsylviania Railroad Company
St. Paul
First Class Tickets to San Francisco at Low Round Trip Fare
Imperial Council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine San Francisco issued a rail special from Scranton offering first class excursion tickets to San Francisco for 63.25 dollars round trip. Tickets on sale May 6 to June 7, with return by a specified deadline. Depot ticket agents can advise on stop offs, routes, side trips, and Pullman reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
California
Lackawanna Railroad
Scranton
Depot
New Jersey Central Announces Hourly NYC to Philadelphia Trains
The New Jersey Central unveils an hourly schedule for trains between New York and Philadelphia. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. a train leaves every hour on the even hour, with modern locomotives cars and Pullmans, rock ballast track, smoke free operation, and direct rides to Reading Terminal Philadelphia without transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Central
New York
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Pain Balm Cures Rheumatism in Farm Claim
A farmer near Pattens Mills New York recovered from severe rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. C P Ryder reports the man walked in straight and paid for another bottle saying it cured him. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Rayder
Pattens Mills
N. Y
Gale
Summer Stockings and Underwear For Women
Advertises women’s hosiery and undergarments with prices for cotton stockings ribbed and open worked styles in black and colored, plus white ribbed lisle vests and drawers lace trimmed. Deals include imported plain black cotton, embroidered options, and seconds at reduced prices.
Madras Shirts Improve With Pleated Fronts For This Year
Last year's Madras shirts were best in town and none were returned. This year both the Madras and the pleated front styles are improved and comfortable, roomy without being clumsy. Plain white and white grounds with neat stripes or figures are preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Reading Route Opens Between Scranton and Philadelphia
The Reading route known as the Reading line offers a shorter secure path to Philadelphia and will begin service on May 18. It does not affect the Royal Blue line which operates independently. Lackawanna railroad sells special round trip tickets to Niagara Falls from Scranton for $6.56, valid for travel on May 18 and return by June 1. children ages five to twelve pay half the adult rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Philadelphia
Securc
Lackawanna Railroad
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Through Pullman sleeping car service Philadelphia to Welch via Harrisburg
May schedule inaugurates through Pullman buf fet sleeping car between Philadelphia and Welch via Harrisburg Hagerstown Roanoke and Shenandoah Valley. Daily and weekly timetables show departures from Philadelphia at 8 25 p m and from Welch to Philadelphia with connections to Winston Salem Bristol Norton and Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Welch
W. Va
Harrisburg
Hagerstown
Roanoke
Shenandoah Valley
Penna
R. R
TriCstet
Hitrisdurg
Hitrisdurg Veeeestre Ee Eees Logs Ly
Cumb
Val
FRR
Ceereeseeeees Rensnen Peese
Capheio
Ceeeeeeereeeg
Chambersburg
Esceeeeeees
Vivererieestenee DA Ly
Nor
Went
Bidaciese Caassdiveverdeoi
Romokg
Radford
Bluefield
Leen
Dally
Welch Nor
Weat
East Radford
Formoko
Tuuabgybtown
Valitt
Aim
Tao
Carlisle
Lancaster
Harrieburg
Welvh
Winstes
Salem
Bristol
Norton
Charlotte
Lackawanna Railroad Popular Excursion to Niagara Falls
Lackawanna Railroad announces a popular excursion to Niagara Falls on May 29. Ticket agents report strong interest and expect a full turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Niagara Falls
Low Fare to Portland for National Convention Travelers
The Lackawanna railroad offers First Class round trip tickets to Portland for 70.40 dollars for sale May 26 to June 7, 1903. Tickets returnable to reach origin within 60 days of sale. Sea Depot Ticket Agent provides stopover, routes, and schedule details for Travelers Protective Association and A O U W events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Convention Travellers Protective Association of America
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge A. O. U. W
Lackawanna Railroad
Sea Depot
Railroad fare to Gettysburg encampment announced
Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad will sell first class tickets to Gettysburg and return at the regular one way fare for the round trip good going June 1st to 4th inclusive with final return limit June 7th. Children aged 5 to 12 pay half the adult fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Gettysburg
Ithaca
Intercollegiate Regatta Tickets to Ithaca May 30
Intercollegiate Regatta in Ithaca announces travel options with first class tickets to Ithaca and return at regular one way fare. Tickets valid going May 2 and May 30 with limited return to May. Children aged 5 to 19 receive half the adult rate.
Low Rates to Athaca and Return via the O. and W
The Ontario and Western will sell round trip Heket to Athaca New York at the fare one way Vickers will be sold and good going May 29 and 20 good returning to May 41 inclusive. A college regatta is announced at Tu hica New York on May 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuhica
N. Y
Ontario and Western
Vickers
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News of Carbondale
A. C. Dewel
M. D
Mr. Manners
Prof
Bryden
Honesdalians
George Tryon
Scott & Bowne
Jermyn and Mayfield
Connolly & Wallace
Scranton’s
Knights Emplor
Norfolk and Western Railway
Portland, Ore
G. A, BR
Gettysburg, Pa
Athaca
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