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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1902

Page

10

Closing Sessions of the Institute at Honesdale

Special to the Beranton Tribune. The thirty-fifth annual northeastern Pennsylvania teachers institute closed Friday after a full program. Lectures by Kemp Pattengill Bigelow and Fred Tucker, devotional exercises, a question box, and a spelling drill marked the finale. Superintendent Hower praised the teachers for their attendance and effort.

Honesdale Beranton Tribune Kemp Pattengill Dr. Bigelow Fred Tkeler W. H. Swift Watkins Bigelow Enone Theresa Sotee Hower

Montrose News Roundup From Birchardville To Towanda

Special to the Scranton Tribune Montrose Wis Nov William Dayton of Birchardville visits town amid court business from neighboring towns Charles Lench of West Pittston attends court here Court Stenographer Arthur Heid of Towanda pursues his profession Bell Telephone gains patrons and new phones installed Business district grows Harrington and Griffis go hunting for five quail in a brief trip Newt markets close evenings except Saturday Beagle hounds bought Walter Rutan shoots a fox New Sobel preaches at South Montrose church Chicken pie supper at Baptist church Tuesday 4 30 to 8 00 Supper 25 cents ice cream and cake 10 cents Stephens family visit in Binghamton Julie Cruiser elocutionist featured at Harvest Women entertainment Cruiser heads to Mifflinburg Nov 24 Ithaca Conservatory concert company performs at Village Hall Manager Denney brings two shows this week James Hayden of New Milford Advertiser visits town

Scranton Tribune Montrose William Dayton Birchardville Charles Lench West Pittston Arthur Heid Towanda Bell ‘Telephone Company Viciniery W. A. Harrington L. A. Griffis George H. Watrous J. Sparkes Prospect Street Walter Rutan Nev AL WY. von Sobel South Montrose Baptist Clark L. Stephens Binghamton Julie Cruser Harvest Women Tarford Cruiser Mifflinsbureg Mifflin County Wwlbert Follistern Buffalo

Ida Hillatead and Ambrose McCormick Wedding in St. Lawrence’s

Ida HW of St. Lawrence and Ambrose McCormick of Binghamton wed at St. Lawrence’s church on Wednesday at 2 pm with Ida Curley on the wedding march. The bride wore pale blue silk with a white beaver hat. reception followed at the bride’s home on DuBois Street. couple to reside at 190 Vestal Avenue, Binghamton.

Lies Hill Alphonse McCormick Binghamton DuBois Street McCormick Vestal Avenue

Old Fashioned Remedy for Teething Pain

An old and well tried remedy Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup for children. A noted physician in the United States endorses it and it has been used for sixty years with unvarying success by mothers for their children. It relieves teething pain cures diarrhoea griping and wind colic. By giving health to the child it rests the mother. Price twelve and a half cents a bottle.

Social and party notices from Woeesonville area

Missee Marion and Lian Church at Woeesonville Tuesday evening. The Baptist social scheduled for next Thursday evening has been postponed. Frank Harold was surprised Tuesday evening by friends. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Lawrence Walter Coon and Bessie Capwell attended a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Willam Halistead in Susquehanna last evening honoring Miss Edna Ward and Tillie Fox of Buffalo.

Marion and Lian Woeesonville Frank Harold Benjamin Lawrence Walter Coon Bessie Capwell Willam Halistead Susquehanna Edna Ward Tillie Fox Buffalo

Local Uniondale Notes and Community Updates

Uniondale items include a building formerly owned by Frank Westgate being converted into a harness shop under Paul Burriger and Andrew Wall. Social notices report visits, entertainments, and a 1644 pound rutabaga harvest. Upcoming events include Ladies' Aid on November 20 and a progress report on the graded school under Prof. Byron J. Pickering.

Uniondale Frank Westgate Les Inco Paul Burriger Andrew Wall Union Bible Class Franche Carpenter Frank Lewis Sarah Gerrand W. B. Reynolds Carbondale A. P. Thomas Douglaes Coleman Anna Burdick Scranton Edgar Burdick J. Sh. Thomas Frank Hayden Ladies’ Aid Society The Baptist Church of P. R. Tower Mr. Sims Philadelphia Dr. Grander G. BR. Merrill Smithville Flats N. Y

Local Notes from Factoryville Nov 16

jeweler Mr Rowley from New York has taken a place at Dr Fitch’s drug store W N Capwell of Dallas visits family and friends Mrs Hattie Capwell plans public sale next Thursday and will move with her family to Nebraska Emma Gardner leaves for Lackawanna hospital to train as a nurse Methodist church reunion hosts past ministers Rev Tower and Rev Hiller attended Rev Lewis ill so Rev Tower preached Dr and Mrs A T Brundage of Harford visiting town

Scranton Tribune Factoryville Rowley New York State A. B. Fitch W. N. Capwell Dallas Hattie Capwell Nebraska Emma Gardner Lackawanna Hospital A. T. Brundage Harford

Vacancy on Honesdale police force and local notices

Honesdale reports a vacancy on the police force with applications via the town council secretary. The Preston Park association property in northern Wayne County is to be sold at sheriff's sale on a judgment of 27 262.50. The opera house will present Dutchmans Honeymoon on Friday night November 21. Torrey and daughters spent the week in New York City. Coal remains scarce in Honesdale with wagons ready to dump coal as it is carted away. Free Masons held a festive Masonic anniversary in Himley and returned by special train. Milford delegates joined the celebration and rode the special back Wednesday.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Preston Park Association Wayne County Sheriff's Safe Opera House Claira R Edith F New York City Free Masons Himley Milford

Schoolhouse Walk Completed Sparks Local Joy

Harford history notes the new stone walk to the school house finished amid student and teacher rejoicing. Mentions Rev Bowen assisting meeting at Nicholson, Lott's fur line, visits by Nora Morgan and family, Frink guests, May Sweet visiting Osborn, Tiffany buying Warner place, missionary dinner success, Walter Maynard moving into Johnston house, Estabrook to Carbondale for winter.

Hirtoryd Stev. C. W. Blankings Bowen Nicholson W. BH. Lott Nora Morgan Morgan and Son Lanesboro Charles Frink Afontrose Horace Sweet May Sweet Johnston Julia Estabrook Carbondale

Welsh Hill News Roundup and Social Happenings

Welsh Hill alludes to coal house sales amid expected price rise. Miss Cora Anthony visits New York with Mrs. Rupert Wells moving to Carbondale. A large crowd gathered Monday evening at the Owens home while the hosts were away.

Beranton Tribune Welsh Hill Cora Anthony New York Myr Rupert Wells Carbondale J. Owens

Missing Host and Hostess Leave Company in Doubt

A house party ends abruptly as the host and hostess fail to return, leaving the company to disperse. The scene evokes a cautionary adage about perseverance as guests depart without conclusion.

Bradford County Notes: Odd Fellows Session and Local Calamities

A Towanda report notes a special session of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in the area. The piece covers local deaths including William Dennis of Sayre and Patrick Hefferman killed near Towanda, plus fires, disappearances, and escape attempts in the region around Towanda Orwell Lester Township Laquin and Jersey City connections.

Spechs Scranton Tribune Towanda Grand Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows G. H. Lancesater Park Hotel Canton Currie Purdy Jersey City Orwell Jenves Wand G. Ia Hunt Lestershire Laquin Arthur Head Jacob Fred Mayer Otto Mayer Jacob Head G. C. Hollon

Hawley Busy With Property Deals and Local News

Wall and Murphy bought the Charles Daniels farm with timber to be removed by the buyers and sold the land to Wills Tuthill with timber reserved. Hawley Glass Co. restarted after four months idle. Baptists netted 26.72 at a supper. Masons held a gala Wayne County anniversary with Frederic W. Fleitz as speaker. Honesdale party arrived by special train with an orchestra. Graham Watts’ new store in Wall and Murphy’s building features fresh plate glass.

Hawley Wall & Murphy Charles Daniels Wills Tuthill Sarah & Knapp Honesdale A. M. Brinckle Maple City Cut-Glass Company Hawley Glass Company Masonic Wayne County Scranton Salem Waymart Milford Hawley Lodge George Washington Frederic W. Fleitz Peter Williamson Graham Watts Wall & Murphy's

Hopbottom Notes and Local Happenings

Hopbottom reports Mrs. Kate Turner visiting kin near Johnstown Pa. Marcus Blair sustained a broken arm this week. Miss Emmina Janaushek visits Scranton friends. Universalist church ladies plan a business meeting with Mrs. M M Bell on Wednesday Nov 19. Mr and Mrs S W Kellum visited Lenox friends. Mrs Beardsley returns from Oswego visit.

Scranton Tribune Hopbottom Kate Turner Johnstown Marcus Blair Emnima Janaushek Scranton Oswego

Philadelphia Orchestra to Perform at Lyceum Tomorrow

The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra of seventy pieces, conducted by Fritz Scheel, brings a highly regarded program to the Lyceum theater tomorrow evening. A letter from Professor Hemberger lauds the ensemble, noting its masterful players and magnetic leadership, urging wide attendance and warm appreciation.

Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Lyceum Theater Fritz Scheel Hemberger the Tribune Philadelphia Orchestra Beranton Lyceum Philadelphia Frits Boheel

Dixie Bill Promises Strong Vaudeville Show

This week at the Dixie Boranton's vaudeville house features Edwin Keough and Dorothy Ballard headlining with A Vaudeville Burprice a four act dramatic piece. They bring much of their own scenery and elaborate costumes. Mr and Mrs Jimmey Barty perform a clever farce Skinfine-thin stone by Herbert Hall Winslow offering hearty laughs.

Boranton The Dixie Edwin Keough Dorothy Ballard New York Jimmey Barty Herbert Hall Winslow

Endorsed Kidney and Digestive Remedy by New York Magazine

Dr James H Montgomery of the New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene hails Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy as highly meritorious after extensive tests. The ad promotes the remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles rheumatism and dyspepsia with sample bottles mailed free and bottles sold by druggists in 80 Cant Size and 1.00 sizes.

New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene James H. Montgomery M. D David Kennedy David Kennedy Corporation Rondout N.Y

Entertaining variety program with multiple acts

Martinetti and Gressl return with a novelty skit using a musical bicycle a beard a vase and other props. Miss Annie Whitey performs bits and stories. Nowlan and Nowhlan present grotesque eccentrics fancy tumbling comedy Arabs boranos and twisting summer snake. Flat Merrit makes fans, Murphy and Slater sing and dance with rival novelty acts.

Martinetti Gressl Annie Whitey Nowlan Nowhlan Merrit Murphy and Slater

Naval Cadet Starring James J Corbett At Academy

The Myrkle-Harder Stock Company presents A Naval Cadet tonight at the Academy. James J Corbett, star of his latest production, previously hit under manager William A. Dirac and is backed by a renowned troupe. The company adds new vaudeville elements headlined by Allen and Right, sensational aerial comedy artists.

James J. Corbett Academy Myrkle-Harder Stock Company Corbett William A. Dirac Myrkie-Harder Company Allen and Right London

Night on Broadway Opens Three-Day Run at Star

Harry Morris presents a new season production at the Star this afternoon. The engaging company brings Berlin Nach E, a German musical farce with a clever plot and strong dramatic situations. Morris, praised for fresh choices and deft adaptations, delivers humorous dialogue and lively stage direction.

Harry Morris Broadway Wil Star Mr. Morris Europe Berlin Germany Morris’ Ski Elle Minxes

Rupert of Hentzau at Lyceum Delivers Dramatic Finale

The Lyceum opens Thursday with Anthony Trope’s Rupert of Hentzau, featuring Rudolf and the king by Harry Lelchton. The production is elaborate, with curtain calls after Rupert’s failed duel and Rudolf’s required suicide. Seats go on sale at 9 a.m.

Rupert of Rudolf King Daniel Frohman

Theatre Casting Rumors and Artful Waits in Vaudeville and Pantomime

Dan Daly slated for a prominent pantomime role in Minebell In Parmland to be staged in New York on December 15. Madge Lessing and Marl George set for key parts in London’s Drury Lane Christmas pantomime Mother Goose. Marle Cahill reportedly turned down 800 a week for rest of season refusing twice daily work. Charles Freiman has secured a new play for Jessie Busley and Jameson Lee Finney to debut in this city after the Two Schools tour. Toby Claude resumes work with the Reauberts in A Chinese Honeymoon as Fu Wi after a six month break. Camille Warville returns to vaudeville under Robert Gray’s management. Herbert Kelvey and Bile Shanian, in Sherlock Holmes under Dr Arthur, see rising success and acclaim for Kelvey’s Doyle character. Shanian praised for wit. Alice Faulkner also noted.

Dan Daly Minebell Parmland New York Madge Lessing Marl George Drury Lane London Marle Cahill Charles Freiman Clyde Fitck Jessie Busley Jameson Lee Finney Toby Claude The Reauberts Fu Wi Camille Warville Sie Robert Gray Herbert Kelvey Bile Shanian Sherlock Hobjes Dr. Arthur Mr. Kelves Sir Conan Doyle Mise Shannon Alice Faulkner

Stock and Wheat Traders Advertise Services Near Wall Street

Tuy offers a first class established business paying five weekly. short shows will stand investigation. Address J. Seymour Tribune office. 3S. M. Hibbard & Co. members NY Consolidated Stock Exchange 44 and 46 Broadway New York established 1851. Long Distance Phone T88 Broad.

Will Tuy J. Seymour Tribune Mir M. Hibbard & Co N. Y. Consolidated and Stock Exchange Broadway New York

Briggs Cleans Privy Vaults and Era Pools in Schanton

A garbled local notice shows A B Briggs as proprietor offering cleaning services at Daley and WV passenger depot area. It references Ha- Yopean plan and Leave orders to North Ailandy or Kloke’s drug store at Adium and Mulberry with telephone access implied.

Schanton Hoube Daley & WV Victor Mov A.B. Briggs A.bi. Briggs Kloke Adium Mulberry

Train timetable fragment covers several routes and stops

Fragmentary timetable notes list departures and connections among cities including Scranton New York Philadelphia Binghamton Elmira Oswego Syracuse and Oswego theater. Mentions times such as 6 10 pm and 10 am with various intermediate stops and divisions like Bloomsbury and Bloomingdale.

Rail Route Details for D & H and Lehigh Valley Lines

Scranton to Philadelphia and New York via D and H routes described with schedules for Black Diamond Express and other trains. Includes Paris Parlors, intermediate stops Pottsville Bethlehem Reading Harrisburg Geneva Rochester Buffalo Chicago connections and Pullman service between Wilkes Barre Philadelphia New York and suspension bridge. Train numbers and times noted with offices of conductors and district agents.

Scranton Philadelphia New York F. Vo Carbon Dale White Haven Toagteten Prinelgal Otis Tunkhonneek Towanda Elioira Ithres Geneva Roemster Buffalo Chicago Wal Wilkes Barre Suspension Bridge Rollin Wilbur Cortland Street Charles New Yorks A. W. Nonemachner Pass. Agt Bethlehem Sentember Th Public Square Wilkes-Barre

Central Railroad of New Jersey Passenger Services

Scranton lanes service to New York Philadelphia Boston and other points with express routes and timed departures. Trains run Sundays and weekdays with limited changes and through cars to Baltimore Washington and southern destinations. Tickets and rates available from the General Manager and the General Passenger Agent.

Reading System Central Railroad of New Jersey New York Liberty Treet South Morr N. KR Scruton Philadelphia Boston Bethlehem Allentown Mauer Chunk White Haven Ashton Wilkes-Biaie Titustan Toa Npm Bsunday Quaker Citexpress Scranton Tapoo Theo Philatelphia Bultimore Washington Aving Plitsten Wilkes-Barre Poutavilie Tanit

Schedule of trains and routes through Philadelphia era

Inconsistent OCR text describes weekly rail connections from Wilkes Barre to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh via Pottsville and intermediate stations. Mentions Sunbury Harrisburg Baltimore Washington and timetable style notes for departures around 4 am and 18 per month with other city names and destinations. The text is garbled with misread place names and nonsensical phrases.

Tdifeot Soriiten Estilo Otra Wilkes-Bariee Pollina Piidelphia Potts Opriehel Aleo Connerts Buntursy Hing Rishurg PN Gdelphut Phaltineare Wish Pittsburg Sunbury Phathabire Phildelpha Balthier Wieheington Pitteburs Windies West Sonduyve Sunhbuew Maerisbors Phinthie Flattinore Washington Misburg Wort Chraugh Wilites Titel

Trains at multiple locations listed with times and places

A fragmented OCR note lists a series of train times and locations including Nor, Clute, Honesiiloet, and others. It references events at 9 PM and 7 PM, with names like BURDOCK and PRYOR connected to the listings.

Ana Abba Burdock Alba Pryor Senunton

Trains From Beranton to New York and Nearby Points

Timetable fragment shows northbound trains from Beranton to New York and connections to Scranton Carbondale and Norwich. It lists departures around 7 am and 1 am with various intermediate stops and notes Sunday schedules. The timetable references Ontario and Western lines and includes train numbers and destinations such as Philadelphia Abington City Baltimore and Washington, indicating a regional rail service pattern.

Rae Praine Soeur Lanivy Newlow New York City Middletown Wild Norwich Os- Weer Berunton Volu Ec Philadelphia Abhintle City Baltmore Wington Pennsylvania Niekson New York Welsil Pyay Boraston Pas

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