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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Teachers Save Spare Cash

West Scranton No 19 school teachers have adopted a savings plan with deposits recorded from various rooms at the Wet Side bank totaling 84 69. Names include Dr. W Prus principal Miss Murray Miss Burrall Miss Morgana Miss Patton Miss Davies Miss Byrane Mina Welton Flynn Wade Morris Forber and others.

Aenin Db. W. Prus Miss Murray Miss Burrall Mies Morgana Mise Patton Miss Davie Mise Byrane Mina Welton Mise Flynn Miss Wade Miss Morris Mire Forber

Annuial Epworth League Convention Set in Shopeon Church

The annual Epworth League convention of the Western conference will meet at the Shopeon Methodist Kyle Copad church on Tuesday and Wednesday October 14 and 15. Distinguished speakers include Edgar L. Brown D of Allyings Mbes GB Bettle and Miss Winifred Bronen of Oncountuy Miss Belle Brown Mrs Ming Blicktain of Norwich Miss Lillie Moore of Wilkes Barre Rev James A Taylor in DD D of Binghamton and Rev Samuel F Upham DD of Drew Theological Seminary.

Shopeon Methodist Kylecopad James A. Taylor Binghamton Samuel F Upham Drew Theological Seminary

Pastor Honored After Return From Wales Visit

Rev. David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational Church returns from an extended trip through Wales. The church will hold a reception in the parlors on Thursday evening with an elaborate programme. Daniel Vais is chairman and speakers include James Davies Mantel James DL oR Thomas and S. T. Jones with papers on the event.

David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church Wiles Daniel Vais James Davies Mantel James DL Or Thomas S. T. Jones

Drayman Fred Post Arrested on Assault Charge

Constable Geo Donlin arrested Chestnut street dray man Fred Post yesterday on a warrant from employee Noy Day. Post faced Alderman Kellow with Day alleging an assault and battery after Post reportedly jumped on his bay. Day showed an injured face but none was produced at hearing. Hearing postponed to next day.

Fred Post Chestnut Street Geo. Donlin Noy Day Kellow Post Jodias Annie Zensehock Emmet Street Noone Mike Weilhock Arried Avale Mike Pasiig Eoets

Funeral rites for Miss Mary Durkin held at St Patrick's

The funeral of Miss Mary Durkin 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Durkin of the Boulevard near Woods Park was held yesterday from St Patrick's church. Dunn said a solemn high mass with Rev P E Livelle and Rev M N Loftus assisting. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers were John Massidy JH Durkin WH Rainey J Mc Dermott M Graham and O Flaherty.

Mary Durkin Nicholas Durkin Woods Park St. Patrick's Church Welack Fev Dunn Pp. E. Livelle M. N. Loftus Cathedrral Nde John Massidy JH. Durkin WH. Rainey J. McDermott M. Graham O. Flaherty

Funeral Service for Hernan Co Trager

Funeral services for Hernan Co Trager son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman BF Trager were held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church after a home prayer service. Rev. A DL Fiver officiated with a eulogy by Rev. ALot tamer and a choral tribute. Camp 178 participated and flowers from the Patriotic Order Sons of America and many friends lined the casket.

Hernan Co. Trager Herman BF Trager Prive Street West Side Hospital St. Mark's Lutheran Church Alottamer Spestitudiul Patriotic Order Sons of America Henry Wirth American Locomotive Works Willow Street William A. North Hickory Street Ehurch Christian Junger Maennerechor William Evang John Slage John Evins David Davis Diceb Selhunk William Zlesmer Wiliam Bereghauser Gustav Repert Jacob Minick John Willaimes August Guenter Abraham Welchel Jenrs Diesing Adolph Hammen August Getz William Burschell Edward Wertheimer Harry Andrus Walter Nape Fred Heusner August Wermeist Charles Maurer Charles Dickman Jacob Bultus Pittston Avenue Cliff Work Canin Clit Dooley Recorder of Deeds Eimil Bonn Gustav Guenter Ackerman John Westpfahl Martha Nerdt Anna Aust Frank Lempkuhl

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Radical Rectal Relief

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a revolutionary remedy for piles claiming it cures by contracting capillaries to shrink tumors and heal inflamed surfaces. It sells for 10 cents to 1 dollar and promises relief without pain or surgery, with a free book available from Pyramid Drug Co, Marshall, Michigan.

United States Canada Pyramid Drug Co Marehall, Mich

Funeral Services Held at Family Home in South Scranton

Funeral services for Mrs. Fenne were held at 620 Willow Street with Rev. William A. North officiating. A large crowd gathered as floral offerings and a local procession marked the ceremony. Interment is planned at Blakesley Monrose County later today.

Willow Street William A. North Fenne Blakesley Monrose County

Funeral Procession at Washburn Street Cemetery

The service concluded and the cortege moved to Washburn street cemetery for interment. Pallbearers listed include Charles Mills, William Wagoner, Walter Dunphress, John Rexynolds, Frank Miller, and George Pfeiffer.

Washburn Street Charles Mills William Wagoner Walter Dunphress John Rexynolds Frank Miller George Pfeiffer

Dunmore Borough Council Postspone Meeting and Notices

Borough officials miss a corner meeting as the safe could not be opened. Communion service set for next Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Predatory lecture scheduled Wednesday. Local residents travel to New York City for relatives and church figures, with several names and places noted in brief community notices.

Chol Gilligan Presbyterian Church Younig M. J. Healey Augiela Regina New York City Mother McAndrew Mary McAndrew Bluray Lucy Heal Church Street Greenfield Mis Mable Hoins Pittiston Ho N. Davis Hinkely Street Clayton Dalrymple Carbondale Albert Savage Wyalusley John Cords Hlakely Sire

Old Time Teething Syrup Still Trusted by Mothers

An enduring remedy for teething from Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is praised by generations of mothers. The product claims to ease teething pain and related ailments in infants and to provide relief to mothers, priced around twenty cents.

Funeral services for Mrs Fenne held at Cedar Avenue church

Special services were held for the late Mrs Fenne at 928 Cedar avenue. Friends and relatives gathered around the bier as Rev Ritter of the Adams avenue German M Church conducted the funeral rites. The remains will be taken to Blakes- Jex, Monroe county, this morning and the funeral will be tomorrow at 2 pm.

Fenne Cedar Avenue So'eloel Mr Ritter Adams Avenue German M. &, Shurch Blakes- Jex Monroe County

Local Meetings and Events in Scranton Area

A bustling slate of gatherings fills the week with choral rehearsals at Tickory Street parish and a Scranton Swengerrunde session at Athlethce Hall. The Metropolitan club hosts a serial and dance at Callery's Hall while the Jonger Miarmerchor plans a rehearsal night.

Iinton Tickory Street Tulzo Mantuo Herman Leates Jacob Lemondo Scranton Swengerrunde Metropolitan Club City Hoe Dr. Schles Lad Comet Lolee Killehis Pythias Toartman’s Land Pittston Vente Miss O'Boile St. Johnn's Hell Tabies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Phipmacy Hall

Green Ridge Army News Brief

Sergeant Charles Rowe of Company L Wise Green Ridge Visliar yesterday. Mr and Mrs Louis Henry Witt of Ow Pouse Avenue are at Washington Mrs HH Soper left yesterday for Dover. Now where she will spend game.

Charles Rowe Company L Wise Green Ridge Visliar Louis Henry Witt Ow. Pouse Avenue Washington HH. Soper Dover

Guest time at Lake Kingsley with Mrs Jink Cox

The text notes time spent as a guest of her daughter Mrs Jink Cox an Alderman and Mrs AshLley of New York Street at Lake Kingsley. It also mentions a good teamster or grocery clerk position wanted at 140 Capote Avenue.

Jink Cox AshLley New York Street Lake Kingsley Capote Avenue

Obituary for Mrs. Mary Al Hisbing

Mrs. Mary Al Hisbing, wife of Dine Vil S. Psting, died at Mt. Peeene yesterday, aged th year. She is survived by Hew Higsbierd g and the following children Jerome He and Harnes of Beant Wize, Ligzle and Mick of Me. Peeene, and Nettie of New York, all at her bedside after Hemise, Moneradl tomorrow. Get, 8. fren her dite home.

Mary AL Hisbing Dine

City Controllers Clash Over Public Works Bills

In Pittsburg and this city a dispute erupts as City Controller Larkin of Pittsburg refuses bills from the department of public works citing a legal point raised by Controller Costello. Officials threaten a mandamus to compel approval and a court action to authorize warrants. Both controllers work in consultation amid political tensions with the Smoky City administration.

Counel Canuney Pon City Centroller Mindamus Larkin Pittsburg Department of Public Works Costello Fusion

Notable Erie Ferry Shine Policy Sparks Quiet Backlash

A long-standing nuisance from bootblacks on Erie ferries faced a policy shift. After debate, the rule banning soliciting shines was retained, with bootblacks required to wear a sign reading Boys are not allowed to solicit shines. The change aimed to improve service etiquette while sparing passengers from loud interruptions.

Erie Hoowas

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board Today Schedule

The document lists the make up of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for today with names such as Munday Octorint extras East and various crews. It notes shifts and times including 1 p m and 4 p m with crews like Gilligan and McLane assigned to runs and others to the Morrly and Essex division as the day proceeds.

The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board P.m Abondias Oeiber Aloey Cane Lee Giabeer Gilligan McLane Ewes Cate Eel Puewihag Chet Nuesidas Kingsley Wall Vormody Morrly Essex

Special excursion tickets for shore dates announced

Special excursion tickets will be sold for all trains on shore dates and valid for return within five days from the sale date. Round trip price is 35.00 for adults and 2.40 for children aged five to twelve. The Southern Railway issued a new illustrated book Hungry and Fishing in the South detailing hunting and fishing laws across Virginia to Mississippi. Copies available from Charles G. Hapkine, District Passenger Agent, Southern Railway. Return by October.

The Southern Railway South Virginia North Carolina South Charolina Kentucky Georgia Alabma Tennessee Mississippi Charles G. Hapkine Hassenger No. VW Oetoe

Train No 2b Arrives in Scranton from the East

Train No 2b arrives in Scranton from the east at 1.809 am and Train No 28 departs Borinbom. service between Washington and Scranton will be limited Sunday. Regular stops for Train No 1 include Washington Oxford Pur nace, Hridgeville, Mununki Chiuik, Delaware, Portland, Walter Gap, Stroudsburg, Vobyhanna, Couldahore.

Getouith Jax Fcranton Eretebyind Borinbom Washington Scranton Gorith eort-Maun Seniton Map Po Oxford Purnace Hridgeville Mununki Chiuik Delaware Portland Walter Gap Stroudsburg Vobyhanna Couldahore

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