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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1902

Page

10

Montrose Notes Report Visits Prices and Local News

Montrose posts a busy week with Scranton guest Gordon D. Hinds and Kathleen Hand of Wilkes-Barre visiting. Burden condensers publish milk prices for six months ranging from 1.45 to 1.66 per pound. Church rally day attendance shrinks to about 150 amid stormy weather. Home Missionary Society collection adds a neat sum. Mrs. Wdg. Maxey shows improvement. Road mare sold in Newark for 200. Local jurors named for U S court in Scranton. Albert Hawley of Tacoma visiting before heading to Towanda. County Teachers Institute to be held Oct 20 to 24. Mrs. M. Wilson recovering from a fall. Inda J. Dunbar engaged to Rev. Lester L. Lewis of Foster, Pa.

Montrose Gordon D. Hinds Scranton Kathleen Hand Wilkes Harre Maren Harford Mikeé Katherine Aitken Wilkes-Barre Presbyterian Church A. F. von Tobel Home Missionary Society W. Dg. Maxey John H. Munger Newark N. J E.C. Smith Windsor B. Jeffers E. K. Thomas United States Court Albert Hawley Tacoma Wash Towanda Charles County Teachers’ Institute

Milton Britton Dies at Factoryville Rites Planned

Milton Britton, a long respected resident, died last Sunday at age 72. He is survived by daughters Phoebe Bailey of Canada and Mrs John A Woodbridge of Dalton plus sons Joseph and Samuel of Factoryville. Funeral planned Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial at his late residence. Also noted are social visits and church harvest events in the area.

Scranton ‘Tribune Factoryville Milton Britton Phoee Bailey Canada John A. Woodbridge Dalton Joseph Samuel A. J. Winebrake Scranton Louise Peet Windsor Charles Knapp Bessie Spencer Homer N.Y Epworth League William Edmiston Co. T. Spencer Edmiston Lackawanna Road W. Rowland Davies West Scranton W. W. Beard

Wayne County fair plans show new races and daily attractions

The Wayne County fair association prepares a reorganized program for the postponed fair to be held midweek in October. The schedule adds races and daily special attractions including Dennis O Dowd in a one night Irish farce at the Opera House. Also noted are a noon parade, a return from the White Mountains by Mr and Mrs John J Richmond, and a county bridge inspection near Gouldsboro after heavy rains. The local minstrel troupe rehearses for the firemen s annual event on Oct 17 in the armory.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Wayne County Fair Association Dennis O'Dowd Opera House John J. Richmond White Mountains George Seamus Chorge Taylor George Robinson Gouldsboro Rmory

Local Notes from Hopbottom Social Roundup

Hopbottom welcomes guests from Apalachin Scranton Gibson and Ego as residents visit family. Mrs Miller visits daughter in Lester iro while Lewis returns from New York. Wilmarths host relatives from New York City and a Universalist Aid tea is planned for October 8. Melia Brown showcases fall millinery at Frank Janau store from Over 4 to 18 with New York hat styles.

Ferom Hopbottom W. Wright Apalachin A. J. Taylor George Dermody Scranton Belya Taylor Gibson George Case C. M. Miller Ughter L. P. Bell Lesteriro Lewis New York Charles Wilmarth Ego N. Y Wilmarth Universalist Aid Society M. J. Hartley Melia Brown Frank Janau

Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh

Warning against mercurial catarrh ointments and internal remedies that damage the senses and mucous membranes. Hall's Catarrh Cure from J. Cheney & Co Toledo claims internal use in blood and mucous areas. Verify authentic product and price before purchase.

J. Cheney & Co Toledo Hall Ohio F. J. Cheney & Co Price

Woman's Christian Temperance meeting in New Milford

Special to the Beranton Tribune reports the Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering at Mrs. Francis Wilson's home on Thursday at 3 pm. Also notes Grace Golden's return to Cohocton New York after a visit with grandparents Myron Reynolds and wife.

Beranton Tribune New Milford Womiun'a Christian Temperance Union Francis Wilson Grace Golden Myron Reynolds Cohocton N. Y Co. M. Snyder Misa Edna Snyder Lenox The Methodist Church

Brick Church News Briefs and Handover Notes

Mrs. Evan Pickrell leaves for Philadelphia to join her husband and establish a new home. Edward Barnes and family bid farewell with a reception as they depart for Youngstown Oslo. Trustees election set for Thursday at the Brick Church followed by a pastor’s sermon. The Junior League plans a church entertainment Monday evening with admission 1 and 10 cents. Details to follow.

Evan Pickrell Philadelphia Edward Barnes Youngstown Oslo Brick Church Junior League of the

Irene Myers at the Academy in The White That

Irene Myers presents The White That at the Academy of Music this afternoon and tonight features Through the Breakers as the main attraction. Yesterday audiences greeted her. matinee shows include The Two Orphans and The Stowaway. Will H Murphy and Blanche Nichols perform a comic sketch in The Bifurcated Girl with other numbers offered.

Irene Myers Academy Irene Myvere Academy of Music Faouln New York City Dixie Theater Will H. Murphy Blanche Nichols

Messenger Boy star stirs comedy and Christmas gifts

Lauren Clement as Mrs Bung draws Practien jokes after an incident in The Messenger Boy. Fans send outlandish hats shoes and skirts as Christmas gifts. A Philadelphia express sends a flatiron with a cryptic note from Elliott Curtise John Whitesley Jr Robert Dix H Jackson Singleton and Walter Sullivan. The show will be presented at the Lyceum theater Thursday night.

Lauren Clement Mrs. Bung Wisi Mikel Clement Christmias Presents Oollutiron Express Philadelphia Eliott Curtise John Whitesley Robert 8. Dix H. Jackson Singleton Walter H. Sullivan God Messenger Boy Lyceum Theater

Arizona Again at Lyceum Opens Friday Night

The Arizona play returns to the Lyceum this Friday drawing strong Chicago interest and surprising New York praise. It has extended its New York run with fifteen additional weeks, praised for its lavish costumes.

Arizona Lyceum Chicago New York Lugshelle Wis

Under Southern Skies Impresses New York Audiences

William A L Brady's new play Under Southern Skies by Lottie Blair Parker draws large crowds at Theater Republique for a three month run. The show emphasizes wholesome drama with honest, simple humor and natural emotion, avoiding sensational effects. It will be produced at the Lyceum on Saturday afternoon and evening.

New York William AL Brady Lottie Mate Parker New England Lotth Blair Parker Lyceum

Baseball Recap From Philadelphia and Brooklyn Standouts

Baseball reports from Philadelphia and Brooklyn show New York and Brooklyn games with late innings and darkness calls. Players mentioned include Batters Battover and McGinnity for New York, Bowerman and Ritter for Brooklyn, with umpires Latham and Emsile noted in Philadelphia and Irwin in Brooklyn.

Philadelphia Boson Battovies Willis Kitterdge Pittinger Moran Duggleby Dougles Vimpires Latham Hmutie Boston Hatterlea Eason Morin Frasee Doomn Latham and Emsile Brooklyn R.H.E New York Batterlee McGinnity Bowerman Newton and Ritter Irwin

Coal peddler mobbed after delivery near Elm street crossing

A peddler placed coal on a switch by Elm street crossing and bought coal from pickers at Connell & Co dump Meadow Brook for about thirty tons at 1.60 a ton. Returning with the first load he was trailed and later stoned by a crowd, receiving rough treatment as he left the neighborhood.

Tern Company Elm Street New York Connell & Co Meadow Brook

Public School Strikes Over Scab Coal Amid Mine Unrest

In Scranton and Carbondale townships, students walk out over coal heated schools believed to be non-union fueled. Police restore order as 64 Carbondale pupils chant pro union slogans, with further demonstrations expected. Separate incidents report an Oxford mine accident injuring John Frabel and arrests of desertion and assault suspects connected to mining disputes.

John Gibbons Scranton School Board No. 16 School Chestnut Street Carbondale Maydell Yard Oxford John Frabel Weet Scranton Lackawanna Hospital Frank Loptka Pittston Avenue Thirteenth Regiment Victor Surtor Joseph Wisconeskey Bennie Tautawinseo John Stesing Throop Donlin Aldermaan Kellow Nichols George F. Wellow William Tur Pittston

List of names appears in fragmented OCR

A garbled OCR block lists numerous personal names with sparse spacing and interruptions. It mentions Patrick Hesslon Alice O CONNOY Sylvester M Gillespie Michael Thornton Lydia Ay Purver Parry B Thomas Gertrude A Peares and others, with uncertain affiliations and locations.

Patrick Hesslon Peekville Lydia Ay Purver Eyseserere Reer Luimofe Kaettele Foucrard Coseegeseeeeseere Maynields Mary Donata Coneeye Es Mun Ole Michiel Burke Cceeeeeseeses Serton Mary Tasks Cc Ceeeeee Renee Ee Sctanson Parry B Thoma Eee Bomanson Gertrude A. Peares Scranton

Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Promoted by City Leader

Col William J Harvey once a physical wreck from rheumatism credits Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy with his recovery after trying numerous treatments. The letter claims rheumatism stems from kidney poison and touts the remedy for kidney, liver, bladder, blood diseases and women's ailments. It notes bottle sizes, price, and a free sample offer from the Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York.

Col Wm. J. Harvey Wilkesharre David Kennedy Col. Harvey Davin Kexsepy J. Harvey Now &C David Kennedy Corporation Rondout

New York Flour and Corn Market Report

New York markets showed active flour trading with spot and options movement in wheat and corn. Prices for standard and white varieties remained firm to steady amid mixed futures activity and broad commodity demand.

New York Durtuth Manitoba Vitor Amd Tae Netli Watie Ther Glee Heslow & White Sote Laise Wigare Italie State New State

Wheat and product markets drift amid steady vegetable and dairy notes

The report shows wheat prices easing and steady contracts across varieties while wool and cotton remain unchanged. Live poultry demand holds steady with better fowls and turkeys in short supply. refined sugars and other staples show nominal movement. Freight and shipment details list wheat and corn quantities, with notes on regional demand and prices.

Philadelphiia New York Jorge Ste St Qatlaye Faly Homland Lophelss Oor

Chicago Sept prices on grain and provisions quoted

OCR fragment reports September Chicago grain and market prices including corn oats wheat and December corn, with prices in cents and notes on supplies. It mentions pork prices and miscellaneous livestock terms, but many words are garbled in the record.

Chicago Beytemnber

Livestock Receipts and Market Totals Reported

Receipts today show a mix of western cattle and other stock with totals around 15 000 head. Market notes mention bulls steers and heifers with mixed quality and prices including several figures such as 7.07 to 7.25 per hundredweight and totals near 72 hundred dollars in the sale ledger.

Chicago Hektors

Cradtt Nabineos Certificates No Bid For Shipments

In Septem ber at OU County no bids were received for shipments of 05 000 barrels of crude oil. Average tarvela and SLM barrels reported.

OU Cty Sept. W Cradtt Nabineos Tir Vela Tarvela Runia

Picture Puzzle for the Little Ones at The Tribune

Cut out the pictures on this page each day and circle the hidden objects. Save them until Saturday and send or deliver to The Tribune in an envelope marked Puggle Department with your name age and address. The six correct weekly answers received first will have their names published in The Tribune Monday morning.

Tribune Puggle Department

Wanted help and services in a bustling city ad

Classified notices show solicitations for a housework girl at 22 Reese Avenue and a general agent position in the county with vague duties, plus a sitter and drug store job seeker's brief. Also listed are salesmen, hotel notices, train schedules, and various employment ads from Philadelphia and Scranton areas.

Sealed sewer bid notices from Scranton Pa 1902

Sealed proposals will be opened in the City Recorder office at 3 p m on Monday October 1 in the Nineteenth district for a sewer system with fixtures and plans on file. Each bidder must deposit 1500 dollars to guarantee contract execution or forfeit the bid bond. Proposals must be filed with the City Controller in City Hall by 240 pm on Monday October 6. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. Director J R Roche Department of Public Works Scranton Pa September Mth 1902.

City Recorder Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering Beranton E H. Roche Scranton

Printing services offer half tones and line cuts at Tribune

The Tribune advertises effective half tones and line cuts for cards and ads. It promises prompt service at low rates and invites trial orders to prove quality.

Tribune

Lehigh Valley Trains From Scranton to New York and Philadelphia

Train schedules list Lehigh Valley routes via D and H R R and D L and W R R with several departures daily from Scranton to New York and Philadelphia. Parlor cars and day coaches noted with times to Arbondale Bethlehem Pottsville Buffalo Chicago and western points. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars available on all trains between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo Suspension Bridge. Tickets via city office Wilkes Barre and South Bethlehem.

Scranton Philadelphie New York Arbondale L. V Carbondale Philadelphia Buck Diamond Ey Heer Dlays R. R White Lehigh Valley Wwken Barre Cortland Street Bethlehem Public Square Wilkes-Barre

Scranton Rail Schedules Include Limited Sunday Times

Corrected to September 16 1902 trains from Scranton to New York Philadelphia and other cities run at 7 30 am and 4 pm with a 210 pm Sunday service. The Quaker City Express departs Scranton 700 pm via solid vestibule to Philadelphia with a single car change to Baltimore and Washington. Rates and tickets available at the station with W G Bessler as General Manager and Com Burt as General Passenger Agent.

New York Foot Liverty Street Booth Merry N. Ro Scranton Philadelphia Histon Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven Ashley Wilkes-Barre Pittston Quaker City Baltimore Washington D. C Avoca Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Warrleburg Tamaqua and Pottsville

Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule Changes Effective June 11

The Beledule timetable shows trains from Scranton at 648 a m and 128 pm with through vestibule service from Wilkes Barre to Philadelphia via Pottsville and stops at main stations including Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh. Weekday services run to the West and the South with connections to lines toward Pittsubur and beyond including a 1 28 pm departure and a morning service for Eagleton Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Pottsville Sunbury Harrisburg Baltimore Wishoneton Pittsvure Apa. m Warshsburg

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