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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1902

Page

7

Admiral Schley Visits Binghamton Exposition

Rear Admiral Schley attends the Binghamton Industrial Exposition at Stow Park with a large crowd. He is escorted by a section of the Sixth Battery New York Volunteers and receives a warm reception on the grandstand before delivering a brief speech.

Sixth Battery of Light Artillery New York Binghamton N.Y Todliy Stow Park Meade Light Artillery Baker Mareland Maryland

Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh Warning

Fraudulent remedies for catarrh tout dangerous mercury ointments that harm the sense of smell and the body. The ad urges avoiding such prescriptions and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, claiming internal use and nationwide sale by J. Cheney & Co.

Cheney Hall

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Truthful Testimonials

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a cheap, effective remedy for piles with a $1000 forfeit offer if any testimonial is proven false. It cites a Canton Ohio printer claiming cure after 25 years and lists testimonials and pricing while noting Skeptics doubt due to medical risks and sensational claims.

Pyramid Pile Cure Wim. Lichtenwalter Canton Ohio Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Admirals Departure Delayed by Autograph Seekers at Track

The admiral, after speaking for about two minutes, watched the trotters with relish as they raced around the track. He posed for autographs and endured introductions and handshakes from hundreds of admirers, keeping him busy until he left the grounds at 4.00.

Exciting race day includes balloon ascent and crowd scenes

Races finish in straight heats with ten starters in the opener won by Edwin C. amid a crowded track. A balloon ascent lasts over an hour with reports of a possible landing. manager Clarke denies a fatal crash while spectators spread rumors. Startler Harry W. Brunell handles events amid unruly crowds and two large fields challenging starts.

Edwin C Jeffrey Wilkes Phelps Binghamton Clarke Harry W. Brunell Cobleskill N. Y

The Messenger Toy at Lyceum Promises Local Vaudeville

The Messenger Toy a London style musical comedy in two acts opened at the Lyceum with Frank Deshon in the title role. The Dixies theater in Scranton offers high class vaudeville twice daily with a strong company, while Phil Sheridan's Big City Burlesque opens at the Star featuring Hazel Burt and others.

Lyceum Gaiety Theater London James T. Powers Frank Deshon Mr. Deshon Bob White Lonedon Brindisi Cairo Trojans Phil Sheridan Big City Sports the Star Hazel Burt Beeson Ferguson

Dr Kennedy Favorite Remedy for Kidney and Bladder Ailments

Health ad touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidneys liver bladder and blood with claims of quick relief from urinary issues and night-time urination. Endorsed by Rev Henry P Miller and advertised as available in 50 Cent and 1.00 sizes with free sample by mail from Rondout NY.

David Kennedy Henry P. Miller Baptist Church Spartenburg S. C David Kennedy Corporation Rondout, N.Y

Burlesque Night Lineup at Brighton Revue and Theatre Schedule

A varied bill features Rongetta and La Rue as singers and dancers with Dryden and Lee He in a comedy acrobats duo, Bhart and Ed wards as clever musical sketch artists, and the Everett trio of acrobats. The finale shows costumes in Fun at Brighton. Two performances today and two tomorrow. Closed Monday through Wednesday. reopening Thursday October with Barnes Dainty Puree. Trene Myers Linek presents The Tide of Life at the Academy of Music tonight and The Stowaway this afternoon.

Rongetta la Rue Dryden Lee He Bhart Edwards Everett Brighton Barnes Trene Myers Linek Company Academy of Music

Augustus Thomas Play Shines in Arizona Debut

Augustus Thomas dramatic work Aric a0 staged as a lavish military drama at the Leecum venue in Arizona. The production features elaborate scenery and is hailed as Thomas's most perfect play to date.

Augustus Thomas Arizona Tome Leecum

Under Southern Skies at Lyceum Weekend Show

William A. Brads presents Under Southern Skies by Lottie Blair Parker at the Lyceum with an eager audience expected. In Old Kentucky returns Monday night with a new scenic production and stronger cast, featuring the Donazettins and Span of Life in vivid melodrama and acrobatic feats at the Academy of Music for three days starting Abondig.

William A. Brads Lyceum Lottie Blair Pirker Oldentucky Theater-Goeres Oor Touny Donazettins Academy of Music

Baseball Results From Boston and Other Cities

Baseball standings and box notes show a marathon 14 inning Boston game with Butterles Taylor and Bowerman in pitching, Moran behind the plate, Umpire Irwin, and a second game halted by darkness in Philadelphia with Donovan Ritter White Doolin behind the plate. Other reports list Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Chicago amid rain.

Boston New York Butterles Taylor Bowerman Pittinger Moran Irwin Philadelphia Brooklyn Congo Hoad Donovan and Ritter White Doolin Emsile Latham

Commemorations and social visits in Olyphant area

In Olyphant and nearby towns residents marked Jewish New Year at the Walter street synagogue with services continuing yesterday and today. Scranton visitors included Mrs. Merriman and Miss Gertrude Borague calling on Captain Merriman in Cinp Wyckoff. Edith Evans spent time with Woast Scranton relatives. Mrs. W. C. Allen and children visited Miss Mary McNicol in Jones street. Other local patrons hosted guests from Hyde Park Providence and Wilkes-Barre amidst weddings and social calls yesterday.

Bell Walter Street Merriman Gertrude Borague Scranton Cinp Wyckoff Edith Evans Howard Dwyer South Scranton Dwyer Nora Howard Albert Wheeling William Jones Providence PF. W. Simpson Blakely Ayidin Lloyd Hyde Park Mis Bell Street

Tribune Ad Art Offer Promises Low Rates and Prompt Service

Effective half-tones and line cuts for cards and ads available at The Tribune office. We deliver unmatched quality promptly at the lowest rates. A trial order will convince you.

Tribune

Impounded Heifer At 618 Green Ridge Street

A spotted heifer described as white and yellow at 618 Green Ridge Street is impounded and will be sold according to law if not claimed by October 4 at 10 a.m. Poundmaster W J Henrickson announces.

Green Ridge Street

Life Insurance Soliciting Training Opportunity

Excellent chance to learn life insurance selling with an old line company. Our system aids new agents to earn profit while learning. Also note in the Tribune a wanted ad seeking 25 rugged laborers for a stone quarry in Puftalo. Apply A. D. Blickinton, 1 Franklin Ave.

Old Line Company Tribune New Puftalo A. D. Blickinton Frankiin Ave

Model Laundry Prices in Dunmore and Scranton

The Model Laundry advertises shirt laundering at Sc. each and collars and cuffs at Mc. each.

Dunmore

Wanted Housework Help and Domestic Employment Ads

Classified notices seek general household help and domestic workers. Entries include a competent girl for Myrtle Street, an experienced colored girl for general housework on Sl4 and Monroe avenues, a washer for family laundry on Wheeler Avenue, and a shoe clerk position with state salary expected at the Tribune office.

Tribune Myrtle Street Monroe Avenue

Petition to free Ridge Turnpike road from tolls

An application will be made to the Lackawanna County Court of Quarter Sessions on October 7 at 0 o clock for a jury of view to condemn the Ridge Turnpike Company's road from Sanderson Avenue Beranton to Main Street Dickson City to make it toll free and assess damages. TP. Dufepy, Attorney for Petitioners.

Ridge Turnpike Company Court of Q Quarter Sessions Lackawanna County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Eacd Ridge ‘Turnpike Company Lacckawinnna County Sanderson Avenue Beranton Main Street Dickson City Dufepy

Scranton Trade and Rail Timetable Notice

An early 20th century local notice lists architects and firms in Scranton, rail timetable details for Nor th bound and eastbound trains, and connections to New York, Philadelphia, and regional points. It includes hotel and business ads, and contact cues for services like vault cleaning and screening. The document blends professional listings with the passenger schedule and depot information.

Sealed Proposals for Street Signs and Sewers in Scranton

Sealed proposals will be opened by the City Director of Public Works in Scranton for furnishing and erecting street signs and posting at intersections, with bids due by October 18. A cash or certified check of $100 is required to secure contract execution. the city may reject any or all bids.

Department of Mobile Works Mae Beranton Bureau of Engineering Scranton John Berocile Department of Public Works Bes Bearden Bey Mornediay Eingumwering Boraiton Bureau of Enginering Bia Johnn E. Roche Department of Public Way

Train Schedules From Scranton to Major Cities 1902

June 15 1902 timetable lists trains from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via D L & W routes with parlor and day coaches Carbondale to New York and Philadelphia consults Black Diamond line options Times include morning and evening departures for Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg and principal intermediate stations via D H R R and connections to Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago via DL and TH R routes Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and across the Delaware River routes. Officials listed include Rollin T. Wilbur Superintendent 20 Cortland Street New York Charles S Lee General Agent 26 Cortland Street New York A W Nonemacher Div Pass Agent South Bethlehem Pa Ticket office 49 Public Square Wilkes Barre Pa

Scranton Philadelphia New York D. Gi. R. BR Carbondale DL & al Fotteville Bethlehem Easton Teading Harredbure Slndays Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Princl Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago Db & TH R. OR Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre Ihnpenaa Bridge Rollin TV Wilbur Cortland Street New Yo Lee A.W

Central Railroad of New Jersey Timetables and Stops

Corrected timetable shows trains from Scranton to New York Philadelphia and destinations including Bethlehem Allentown Wilkes Barre Pittston and Mauch Chunk. Quater City Express runs with Pullman Buffet Car to Philadelphia with limited car changes for Baltimore and Washington. Reading Lebanon Harrisburg via Allentown listed with various daily departures and Sunday services. Rates and tickets available from agent TR Gen Manager and Gen Pass Agt.

New York Baltimore Washington D. C Avoca Pittston Wilkes-Barre Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisbore Allentown Patisville Eee Co. M

Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule 1902 Summer Trains

Schedule notice from June 16 1902 detailing Scranton departures with through service from Wilkes Barre to Philadelphia on Pullman cars via Pottsville with stops at principal intermediates. Connections to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg and the West. Generals Wetchinson and Wood listed as officials.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Pullman Philadelphia Pottevilles Pringpal Styligue Sunbury Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Pittsburg West Uinriiahirg P. Ny Pittssure Pottsville Hasleton Bun- Dury Ehiinsburg

Train schedule notes for Carbondale and Wilkes Barre region

Fragmentary timetable items list trains between Carbondale Wilkes Barre and points north south. Mentions dates times like 12.15 TOR nm and Sunday trains with arrivals 647 a m and 140 p m. References stations Ponnayivania Rh points Wilkes Har fot and Honesdale with multiple daily departures.

Carbondale Scranton BOG Tor Nm Iencadale Ponnayivania Rh Athany Hoel Garbondale IL A. Mis Wilkes- Har Ihany Honesdale PRYOR D. P Berton

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