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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1902

Page

7

Dedicatory Tablets Honor Revolutionary Soldiers in Wyoming County

In Tunkhannock on Friday a large crowd attended the dedication of tablets on the court house wall commemorating Revolutionary soldiers buried in Wyoming County. Daughters of the Revolution presented the tablets. Rev. David Craft of Annelien delivered the benediction and historical remarks. Also noted: the incorporation of Laceyville as a borough, the Mast Lemon post office closure, and a disputed mail contract bond forfeiture affecting local sureties.

Beranton Mra Dimer EB. Platt Tunkhannock W. FB. Littte Trev. David Craft Anpelien Wyoming County North Branch Ities S. Atherton Ferriston Laceyville Braintrin Township Mast Lemon Dison Nittridge George W. Stanton Factoryville Stannard Construction Company Post Office Department Nicholson George Ellis Tunkhannock Township Cilbert G. Davis Ellis Tillislove Hulis Davis Millia John Stark Scott Baldwin Tunklinneck Lincoln F. Carter Canary Platt Opera House Stephen Roberson Wilker-Barre City Hospital Martha Lobeck Scranton Marie J. Frear Second Street Henry Lounges Northumberland

Pittston Notes Local Purchases and Plans for Bank and Eisteddfod

Joseph A. Collen buys the Lackawanna Laundry house and lot at William and DePoe for 8000 dollars as part of a building fund subscription. Plans for a Pittston bank or trust company with 150000 dollars capital move forward with local investors. Ged Jones returns to work as a clerk in William Drury’s grocery. An upcoming Thanksgiving eisteddfod is touted as a major event in the city.

Pittston Joseph A. Collen Lackawanna Laundry Company Young Men's Christian Association William and DePoe Streets Thomas Ford J. Morgan West Side Dershimer & Griffin Sharon Will Jones Central Telephone Company Danville of Life William Drury

Cure Deafness With Constitutional Remedies Claim

An advertisement extolls a cure for deafness due to inflamed Eustachian tube and mucous membranes. It promises to pay one hundred dollars for proof of deafness caused by catarrh and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure. The pitch closes with a testimonial of Dr. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and their family pills.

Hall J. Cheney &O Toledo

Local Notes From Factoryville and Nearby Towns

Mrs Fannie Lindsey and daughter Josephine returned from Scranton after visiting relatives. Miss Bessie Spencer and Ulyses R Rupprecht wed in Binghamton NY. they will live in Brooklyn after holidays. Israel Brayton and Fred Brayton of Rhode Island visit and return home. Mrs Soloman Turner injured at Grove street home. Paulownuw lodge D of R hosts Primrose lodge of East Benton. Rev M J Watkins of Hallstead improving in health. Factoryville new telephone line material on hand with poles set.

Scranton Tribune Factoryville Fannie Lindsey Josephine Scranton Mary Brown Eli Brown West Pittston Diana Akerley Justus James Brown Bessie Spencer Ulyses R. Rupprecht Brooktyn N. C Binghamton N. Y C. T. Spencer North Main Street New York City Rupprecht Brooklyn Israel Brayton Fred Brayton Rhode Island W. C. Wrighey Bunker Hill Factoryville Telephone Company Soloman Turner Grove Street Paulwonuw

Brooklyn Notes From Scranton Tribune Dated November

Mrs Frances Case plans a winter in Alabama living with cousin Mrs Addie Jones. Miss Maury Hearn to occupy Case home. Emily Palmer recovering from oil fall with no broken bones. Van Helsen assists Theo Smith in revival at the Methodist Episcopal church. Charlie Kittle moves to Lestershire to care for his mother. Chautauqua circle meets weekly at High School. M Dolaway of Binghamton visiting town. Roy Shadduck becomes clerk for Mr Alexander in Kingsley. Mrs M Grennell visiting daughters in Carbondale. George H Terry and wife visit Heartlake. Universalist ladies sew for Thanksgiving sale and serve chicken pie dinner. Mrs Margaret Babson currently works as telephone girl in Brooklyn exchange.

Brooklyn Frances Case Alabama Addie Jones Maury Hearn William Terry Heartlake

Wyalusing Notes on Visits and Opera House Opening

Wyalusing residents report Grace Elleworth and Martha Gaylord visiting relatives in Sayre and Auburn. Mrs Best and Mrs Howland plan a few weeks with the Ky Allen family in Wyalusing. The United Workers of the Presbyterian church announce a sale next Wednesday. Brown and Leach relatives visit in Binghamton and Auburn. Meshoppen Opera House opening draws locals Thursday evening with the Wyalusing orchestra performing.

Scranton Tribune Wyalusing Grace Elleworth Sayre Martha Gaylord Leonard Leach Auburn N.Y George 1. Best Hartford Mya. J. 1. Brown Binghamton Meshoppen Opera House Charles Crandall Sleveneville Ireland Vaceday Wyalusing Orchestra Opera House Meshoppen

Universalist Church Ladies Plan Bake Sale and Meeting

Local notes show Mrs. Sarah Rhodes to lead a Wednesday afternoon meeting on November 16 for fair planning. Mrs. D Roberts visited Scranton earlier in the week. The Ladies' Aid will hold a bake sale and supper on December 3 and 4 with a chicken pie supper on Wednesday and a regular supper on Thursday both at modest prices.

Lenox Man Killed by Freight Train Near Susquehanna

Fred Bennett son of C D Bennett of Lenox was killed Friday night by freight train No 6 while returning from Scranton to his home. He recently worked at the Scranton roundhouse but had become a fireman on the Erie railroad and did not return home from Susquehanna. The accident likely occurred as he attempted to jump from the train at about thirty miles per hour. Schools will close from November 26 to December 1 for Thanksgiving.

Anle Fred Bennett C. D. Bennett Lenox Round House Scranton Erie Rvailroad Susquehanna Schoola

Montrose Notes Include Dance Class and Poultry Shipments

Montrose residents read of Charles W Brodhead’s recovery from typhoid. Professor Schenck of Binghamton to organize a dancing class Friday evening. Montrose and Lackawanna ship poultry with buyers paying 18 cents dressed and 11 cents per pound live. St Marys church supper and festival planned at Village Hall with Brevier’s orchestra. Thanksgiving services set for Baptist church at 11.00 am. Mrs H B Benedict visiting in town. Henry F Manzer visited South Gibson. New children’s book Stories for and About Children released by Mrs Fanny W Tyler and sold at W H Turrell’s. Presbyterian church held a Personal Work meeting. Mrs Edith Tiffany visiting mother Mrs Anne Tiffany. S D Warriner of Wilkes-Barre negotiating for Mulford farm north of town with $6,000 offer noted.

Scranton Tribune Montrose Charles W. Brodhead Schenck Binghamton Lackawanna St. Mary’s Church Village Hall Brevier Union Baptist Church Ti. K. Thomas H. B. Benedict Owego Henry F. Manzer South Gibson Fanny W. Tyler W. H. Turrell Presbyterian Church Wineter Bradshaw Edith Tiffany Anne Tiffany High Street D. Warriner Wilkes-Barre Mulford Farm

Uniondale Revival Beats Beloved Community Spirit

In Uniondale Rev J G Haymond assisted Rev Mr Meeker in revival services this week and a New England supper on Thanksgiving evening supports the public library. Erie depot received fresh paint alongside local improvements. Miss Edith Spoor Bertha Crim mick visit Orson. Nellie Chiney and Mrs Douglas Coleman attended a prohibition entertainment at Herlek Centre. Frank Clayden hosted the Ladies Ald society dinner for Elkdale Baptist Church with about seventy guests. fog eased to clear weather and a bountiful repast.

Scranton Tribune Uniondale J. G. Haymond Mr. Meeker Clifford New England Hebrary Erie Edith Spoor Bertha Crimmick Orson Nellie Chiney Douglas Coleman Herlek Centre Frank Clayden Ald Society of the Baptist Church of Elkdale Churuh

Seven to One Gains Claimed from Scott's Emulsion

An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion claiming seven pounds of new flesh from a one pound bottle. It promises benefits like better appetite, digestion, blood, and strength, urging thin folks to try it and offering a free sample.

Scott

Ladies Aid Session Noted For Its Pleasant Gatherings

Attendees included Squire J W Lowry and wife of Fikdile Hezekiah Lowry and wife of Clifford Rev F J Crane and wife Mrs J G Raymond Rev J W Newell and daughter Emma Rev D D Jenkins and daughter Milas Marjorie Dr and Mrs W T Whalen of Carbondale Dr Whalen led a felicitous address Rev D D Jenkins and Rev HW 0 Crane led devotions After singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again the Welsh group led by J Davies departed content with one of the most enjoyable Ladies Aid sessions in the community The gathering will remain a green spot in memory for years to come

J. W. Lowry Fikdile Hezekiah Lowry Clifford F. J. Crane Mra J. G. Raymond J. W. Newell Emma D. D. Jenkins Milas Marjorie W. 7. Whalen Carbondale Whalen Crane J. Davies Hayden

Forest City Coal Deal Seals Hillside Mining Rights

Forest City reports a major agreement where Hillside Coal and Iron will mine coal owned by the Delaware and Hudson in and above Forest City. Reverend and Mrs. W. Hollingshed have moved into the new Presbyterian manse. Frank J. Stratton, veteran of the Boer War, visits town with a discharge and Boer viewpoint. F. M. Gardiner travels to Binghamton due to his sister's illness.

Forest City Hillside Coal and Ivon Company Delaware and Hudson W. Hollingshed Frank J. Stratton Paul Kruger Stratton Rhodea Fold F. M. Gardiner Binghamton

Wimmers News Roundup From November Activities

Mrs Viola Chamberlin returns from visiting her ill brother Elbert Bronson at Danville Hospital. Visitors may stay at Hospital Gate house. Two new families have moved to Dunmore with more seeking housing. Miss Lillian Gillette, now at Binghamton State hospital, visits Wimmers. A Nov 20 dance at Dick Alts draws a large crowd and goes well.

Wimmers Viola Chamberlin Elbert J. Bronson Danville Hospital Dunmore Lillian Gillette Mace Binghamton State Hospital Alt's Wis

Local Notes From Hawley Tiny Scranton Tribune Briefs

Hawley notes report Miss Grace Mile returned home from a week in Honesdale. Miss Anna S White travels to Scranton for Thanksgiving. S S Speers and wife of Matamoras visited W C Knapp. William Bolane moved to Port Jervis to reside. Misses Fanny Purdy and Bertha Polley of Seelyville stayed with T L Murphy’s family. Mrs Hilzahbeth Baird of Honesdale visited Miss Catherine McTinle.

Scranton Tribune Hawley Grace Mile Honesdale Anna S. White Scranton S. S. Speers Matamoras W. C. Knapp William Bolane Port Jervis Fanny Purdy Bertha Polley Seelyville Tl. W. Murphy and Hilzahbeth Baird Catherine McTinle

Nicholson news notes and personnel change

Mrs. Sarah Pratt visits Mrs. H K Wilkins of Jersey City and Mrs. E D Roberts visits sister Mrs. E D Bell in Foster. F Osborne, Nicholson High School principal for eight years, resigns to join civil service in Philadelphia. he is wished success by many friends.

Scranton Tribune Nicholson Sarah Pratt H. K K. Wilkins Jersey City E. D. Roberts Foster E. D. Bell F. Osborne Nicholson High School Civil Service Philadelphia

Funeral for P O Dixon Held at Local Home

Wesley Biesecker of Scranton visited relatives in Moscow last Sunday. The funeral of P O Dixon, former hotel proprietor, was held Monday afternoon from his late home. Mrs James Hathrill visited Fleetville on Wednesday. Prof Johns will give a Thanksgiving evening talk at Maple Lake. Miss Hattie Staples of New York has been staying with her sister Mrs F B Gardner.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Armbruster A& Hotel Mauch Chonk Ben Dittrich New York State Grace LaBarr Philadelphia The Amity Club Armory Metggur FG. Terwilliger Kate Allen Eleventh Street David H. Menner New York City Edwin RR. Weeks Grace Jillson Alice Mead Martin Edwin Jh. Weeks Christian Endeavor Opera House Wayne County Wesley Biesecker Scranton P.O. Dixon James Hathrill Fleetville Prof. Johns Maple Lake Hattie Staples New York F. B. Gardner

Captain Impudence Opens Week at Academy of Music

Theatrical bill features Captain Impudence a romance of the Mexican war by Brulwin Million Boyles at the Academy of Music tonight as the opening act of John A. Himmelein’s week. Also on offer are On orontley The Great Deveraux Cane Garry Owen A Child of the Slums and more with Thanksgiving specials and matinees including Cannny’s Crossroads and The Heart of the Storm.

Impudence Brulwin Million Boyles Academy of Music John A. F Himmelein Oh Rontley Deveraux Garry Owen Caonny Ptt

For Sale and Rent Classifieds and Notices

Various listings offer rental rooms and furnished accommodations in Adams Avenue Linden Street and Washington Avenue. Also advertised are horses for sale and teams for road work, a model steam engine rental in Danndey Dunmore, and a brick building with a toller house and sheds suitable for manufacturing. The piece includes a theatre promotion for Ton Tehl and ensemble.

Danndey Dunmore Clock Tobacco Co B. M. Winton Mears

Lost lap robe reported by large corporation in Philadelphia

A missing lap robe, black on one side and green on the other, was reported near the Board of Trade building or St. Luke’s church in Philadelphia. The notice offers a reward for its return and calls for an energetic general agent with merchant and manufacturer contacts.

Chestnut St Philadelphia Citiwor Board of Trade St. Luke's Church

York State Folks Plays Lyceum Tonight In City

The Elmira Daily Advertiser notes York State Folks pleased a fair audience last night at the Lyceum theater. Cast includes Huy L Royce Myron Cooper James Lackaye Simon Peter Martin and Marc Palle Jamie. The review praises strong acting and impressive scenic investiture for a pastoral drama of country life.

York State Lyceum Elmira Daily Huy L. Royce Myron Cooper James Lackaye Simon Peter Martin Marc Palle Jamie Mia Sidman Hmaeline Hulebord Millie Stevens Mie Tediy Stevens Brhel Johnson Willie Gray Mame

Scranton House and Beranton advertisements in transit

Scranton House near D L W Passenger depot run by Victor Roeh with Joseph Kurtyel on Bear Gl Lack Ave Beranton. The Wilkes-Barre Record available in Beranton at Telsomn Bros news stand Spruce and Gay Linden M Norton Lackawanna Ave J Bululeow 211 Boruce Street.

Scranton Victor Roeh Joseph Kurtyel BEAR A. Ave Beranton Mits Wilkes-Barre Telsomn Bros Dun Spruce Gay Linden M. Norton Lackawanna Ave Bululeow Boruce Street

Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable and Connections

Lehigh Valley Railroad schedule details routes from Wilkes-Barre to New York Philadelphia and mid coal region points via D H R R with several through and Pullman services. Lists departure times from Scranton Hazleton Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading and other stations and notes Pullman parlor car service on key trains. Includes general agents and ticket office locations in New York and Wilkes-Barre.

Scranton Philadelphia New York Carbondale Witte Haven Hazleton Prinel Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre Philadelph Buffalo Suspension Bridge Ollin HH. Wilbur Cortland Street Charles 8 Lee A.W Bethlehem City Ticket Office Public Square

Reading System Schedule Notice of 1902 Trains

In effect Nov 16 1902 stations listed in New York and neighboring towns. Trains to New York Philadelphia and other points depart Scranton at multiple times daily with through services to Baltimore Washington and long branch. Through coach to New York and Pullman car service noted. Rates and tickets via agent at station. W G Pessler general manager M L Burt general passenger agent.

Scranton New York Philadelphia Gouldsboro Buffalo Wom Mighwaton Bimina Indway Oswego Syracuse Ullea Osween Trina Montrose Nicholson Hroomsburg Tani Plymouth Biffalo Kimira and Way Binghamton and Way Bloomsburg Braltimore Washington, DC Avoca Pittston Wilkes-Barre Long Branch Ocean Grove Ta A. Om Reading Lebanon Harrisbure Allentown Tamaqua Pottsville Stathon W. G. Pessler ML Burt Gen Pass Agt

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Rail Schedule Overview

Train timetable from Scranton to Philadelphia and beyond with through vestibule service from Wilkes-Barre. Pullman buffet parlor car and coaches to Philadelphia via Pottsville, stopping at major stations. Additional connections to Sunbury Harrisburg Baltimore Washington and the West. General managers J B Tetchinson and J S Wood listed.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Pottsvile Bunbury Harrisburg Baltimore Washington San Ure West Sunbury Har Waburg Pittsburg Morrisburg Pittsure Pullman Buffet Pirler Fottaville Hagleton Stanburs Pltts- Ue

Trains for Cay boundary Toave Beranton

Fragmented OCR text mentioning trains, boundaries, stations, and names such as Beranton Pryor Burdock GPA and Alin. The readable bits list times, places, and rail terms in a dated tone, reflecting a transportation notice or timetable fragment. No clear narrative or events emerge beyond rail related items and scattered proper nouns.

Ine Benemialne Roy Awillies Marve Tail Bal Gy Ivor Ponnaylyann KR Falntentsihy Dixbay Hmag UWF P.m Bor Alin Burdock Allway Pryor Beranton

Train schedule details for Scranton and nearby stops

September timetable shows trains to New York Newburgh and intermediate points. It lists arrival and departure times with limited legible data including Scranton departures at 10 5 nod P15 p. m. and 0.08 m.

Scranton New York Newburgh Honesdale White Milla

Northern bound and south bound train notices and routes

A fragmented timetable lists trains and routes for northern and southern bound services. It mentions stops at Carbondale Vernon, Scranton via Erie and Pa connections, with departure and arrival times and connections to New York City and Philadelphia lines.

Wees Pe Nortel Hound Souranton Cadoplu Dieeye anCark ArCarbondale Love Leave Arriva Cagawi Beranton Carbondiale Vernon Washgton Pennsylvania New York Aisi Scranton

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