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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
7
A large crowd attended as the Tioga chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a memorial tablet in Athens on Friday honoring a revolution anniversary. The event showcased patriotic fervor across Northeastern Pennsylvania communities.
Delegations from Winghamton Tunkhan nock Wyalusine Towanda Whaca and others attended a Fort Sullivan memorial at Tioga Point. A six ton boulder tablet recalls Sullivan’s expedition and the four brigades from Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and New Hampshire with Proctor’s artillery and Parry’s riflemen.
Special to the Tribune from Forest City Def. Mr McVikar Republican nominee for register and Thomas Atkinson with others toured town meeting business leaders for several hours. Reverend Spaulding preached on the strike, Diet Grant Gilder and O Malley of the Carbondale Press club visited with Philbin of Archburl. Arrangements set for Judge Pennypacker and Senator Penrose to speak in Montrose October 2 with a large crowd expected.
Mrs Felix Au Fart and daughter Mary of Wilkes Barre are guests of Mr and Mrs Bradley Lewis on West Tioga Street. Mr and Mrs Stephen Roberson and son Lloyd visited Brookside with former parents. Elizabeth Kittredge, a public school Kindergarten teacher, spent Sunday with her parents. Frank Ace of Nicholson visited his family on Sunday. Z Wella Reynolds and family of Norfolk Virginia are visiting West Tioga Street occupants. Elizabeth Stark of West Picton, formerly of this place, visits Mrs Dexter Prevost on Warren Street. Miss Mou of St Louis Missouri visits Mr and Mrs William Kittredge on Busquehanna Avenue. A K Adams, dairy superintendent, broke ground for a new milk station near the river. Hiram Camp opening an oyster saloon and restaurant in Burdwell.
Caution against catarrh cures and ointments containing mercury. Warns that mercury damages senses and mucous surfaces when absorbed. Notes Halle Catarrh Cure is taken internally and made in Toledo Ohio by F J Cheney Co, advising buyers to seek genuine, reputable products.
Paragraphs note a National Bank on the Warren and Thoga streets corner being papered and furnished for occupancy, with plans to open in October. Philadelphia’s Th. Delhert Jordan plots his brother Hon. Edwin W. Jordan, while nearby Burlay, Martin Wt. Kiefer and family visit former parents on Putnam estate.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a mix of community updates. Individuals such as Theodore Wall, Stillwell, Percy Ti Lyrititin and wife, A. O. Clendershott, and W Mitt are mentioned with work changes, home improvements, and travel plans. Lodge activities include Vesta Daughters of Rebekahs socials and Odd Fellows installations. Weather impacts and local agriculture note rain spoilage of buckwheat and September raspberries. An entertainment note highlights a Maghe ventriogulem exhibition drawing crowds.
New Milford reports the death of Summers an aged citizen at his son Edward Summers home in fav orlock after illness. Funeral set for Wednesday at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. Ives. Local notices mention visits by Miss Nellie Baird and Miss Maud Traum, and gatherings of the Young People Society of Christian Endeavor delegates to Forest Lake convention.
The Dandies Ald society of the Methodist Episcopal church meets this afternoon at Mrs. Rove New’s home. Miss Nellie Cook and Austin McDonnell announce their marriage for this month. Miss Teresa Turke of Carbondale visits friends. Mr and Mrs William Loprr host guests. Circumstantial Beidenve, a modern drama, is set for tonight at the Sarafield Opera House. The Star Social Club holds an event at the Suvafield Opera House tonight.
Duryea notes Miss Jacobs left for Syracuse University to visit her son Olin while Mr. W. G. Evans and his son returned to Scranton after several days at the for-
Mrs. Johne leaves for Connecticut to attend her son in law Peter Richards horn. Mrs. Constance Flannhagon visits Allentown for a Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting. Mrs. Baroh Brown returns home after a few weeks in Connecticut.
The Moscow council of the Royal Army team organized on Saturday night with about forty members electing officers and hosting a banquet at Motel Dixon. Speakers from Dunmore and Nay Aug councils, including Prof W O Jones of Scranton, gave remarks as preparations begin for an upcoming encampment and local social events.
The The Span of Life finishes engagement at the Acquilemy this afternoon and evening amid strong interest in the city. Dixie’s theater remains crowded with spectators voicing opinions on the walking doll, while The White and Stuart company premieres a new play at the Thursday machines and Jamie makes his Lyceum debut with Don Bovetewult in Cowboy and the Toy. Amelia Brinkham’s company appears at the Lyceum, Clyde Fitch’s The Climbers is noted, and King Dodoo is teased for the Lyceum run with a strong advance seat demand. The season also features Human Hearts at the Academy opening Thursday night with broad appeal.
Stage notes show Marlon Manola declaring vaudeville intent and Thomas B. Shea adding The Fool's Revenge to performances. Richard Mansfield to resume Brusdn Wn Casar at Grand Opera Chicago next week. Major production scale cited with George backing away from London The Chinese Rama. Padevora to star in A Wild House. Howard’s shift to comedy leading roles in The Silver Slipper. My Antalin lie travels to Norristown and delays NYC train due to late money man. Weber & Fields premiere burlesques Ivis and The Mummy and the Humming Bird at New York venue with Pauliene Bigelow in burlesque.
An advertisement-like piece promotes Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy as a cure for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It claims pain relief back pain scalding urine and blood purification with quick system benefits and lists testimonial from George L Smith of Holley Manufacturing Lockport NY. It notes availability in New York drugstores with sample offers and mentions Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout NY and a Golden Planters product.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces special fares for National Woman's Christian Temperance Union events. Tickets available via multiple routes with extensions by ticket deposit. Philadelphia address at 828 Chestnut Street. Fares from Scranton listed as $12.00 or $14.00 depending on route. see ticket agents for details.
The Lackawanna Railroad will discontinue passenger service with Sunday Oct 12 changes. Trains No 27 and No 28 will be annulled from Scranton leaving at 6 00 am and 2 00 pm respectively and not run between Washington and Scranton. Train No 45 will stop daily at Washington Oxford Furnace Bridgeville Monongahela Delaware Portland Water Gap Stroudsburg Tobyhanna Moscow Elmhurst and Pulverna Summit as flag stop.
Beginning September 1 1902 and daily thereafter the Wisconsin Central railroad will sell settlers tickets from Chicago to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia at greatly reduced rates. For details inquire at the nearest ticket agent or write W H Allen D E P AL 6th Park Building Pittsburg Pa or James C Pond general passenger agent Milwaukee Wis.
The New Jersey Central offers return excursion tickets from Scranton to Laurel Run and all stations to New York at four dollars and thirty five cents. Ticket validity covers all tracks in October and returns through September II. Tickets available from ticket agents at New Jersey Central.
Special to the Scrumton Tribune reports Kingston based Keystone Academy defeating Krist Stroudsburg Naval at Wingston last Saturday. Despite heavy wind and a packed Athletic Field crowd, Remingry team overcame early Wyoming pressure to seal a score by halftime. Antu Winters of Jermyn played fullback and Mr. Smithers of Herchlel kicked.
W. AL seeks six horsepower engine line and price details. Box ot Stirucen PA. LOST white bull terrier with two brown depots over tall Liberal reward. 100 Wainwright 627 Linden street.
A summary of a small advertisement seeks part time work in a family setting. The writer offers to perform light housework and domestic tasks. Contact information lists a street address in Ab La Vou Storch avenue area.
Professor H RB Misg ley leads the Normal team through a season schedule with games at Kingston Bloomsburg and Dickinson Summing oot Withamsport on Thanksgiving. The program aims to deliver a top performance in the first meeting with the renowned visiting squad from Wilkes-Barre high school.
Cut out the pictures on this page each day and circle the hidden object with a pencil mark. Return by Saturday to The Tribune Puzzle Department in an envelope with mime age and address. The six correct weekly entries with earliest received will have their names published in The Tribune on Monday morning.
A fragmentary display advertises patent attorneys in multiple regions and a variety of local businesses. Names include Keplogte & Co and A. B. Briggs, with addresses and telephones. Listings mention hotels, restaurants, drug stores, and printers in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre areas.
Scranton and surrounding areas receive varied train departures to New York Philadelphia Boston Bethlehem and other points. Key services include the Quaker City Express to Philadelphia via solid vestibule with Pullman car and connections to Baltimore Washington and southern routes.
A garbled 1902 timetable notes trains from Sermington to Wilkes-Harve and Philadelphia. It mentions Pullman parlor cars, vestibule service, and connections to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh with weekday and Sunday runs and intermediate stops on routes via Pottsville and Williamsport.
A historical schedule note describes Sunday trains to Carbondale and Scranton on the Erie Railroad Wyomining Division. It lists connections to New York and intermediate stops, with times for arrival at Scranton and transfer options to New York and Philadelphia routes.
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