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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1902

Page

6

Good Races at Luzerne County Fair

About 6,000 spectators watched two main horse races at Luzerne County Fair grounds West Pittston on Sept 11. Miss Jennie owned by William Myers of Wilkes-Barre won the 2.23 class trot and pace, with Allan S. of Carbondale taking second. Dick, owned by John White of Scranton, won the 2.94 class trot and pace after Graydon led much of the way.

Wiss Jennie William Myers Wilkes-Barre John White Scranton West Pittston Luzerne County Fair Lackawanna County Misa Jennie Wilkes- Barre Allan S L. A. Patterson Carbondale Graydon George Stevenson Waverly A. B. Lewis Pittston Rhode Island Metropolitan Band of Wyoming James Kelly Dunmore C. C. Bowman C. H. Cutler W. St. John R. M. Hughes S&s Clay Francis J David Copperfield Lucy Heyer Miss Jennie Allen Scherzonda Miss Jennile Lucy Jennie Director Clay Lucey Nhle Allen S Jennie Wan Schergonda Mie Jennie Tr. m Ed Tattom Pillaton Peuuaievees Allan Fallerson Carbondale c Cccceeniees Liev Harper Bom M. Hipuscalo Sehersonda Bn. B Win. Koch, Jr Beranton Bik James J. Miahin Seranton Harry Jordan Pittston Vo Friela C. R Gon- Hall Ealberiveey George Dunn Beghorn John Slattery Lillian Roy Harry D Pop B Lady McNiel Minnie Mills Minnie M. L. Perrin Hal Dick Lady MeNtel Heckenburger Br. G Tatum Puhaublon Lady McNell G. W. Beemer Chirk Minnie Milla M. L Perrin Bolles Bomanson W. Stone Coven Gb

Notable Barrister Destroys Witness With Humor

The celebrated lawyer Sir James Schlett fends off a dangerous witness by sharp misdirection. He taunts a portly city merchant in court, calling him a well dressed ham after brief, tense silence. Laughter erupts, disarming the witness and achieving his aim.

Lord Aginger James Schlett Withers Ewing Lim James Tormpking Bellave

New Trial Granted in Insurance Case Over Fire Duty

Judge Archbald ordered a new trial for BP M Thornton of Wilkes-Barre against insurers. The March term jury awarded 3750 dollars, but the court did not instruct on forfeiture for failing to separate damaged from undamaged property after a fire. The instruction is deemed essential. a new trial is granted to apply the policy condition correctly.

R. W. Archbald RR. W. Archinid BP. M. Thornton Wilkes-Barre United States Circuit Archbald Mable Oshkosh Match Co. Ve Manchester Fire Assurance Co Pinney

Democratic scheme exposed in taxing hypocrisy claims

The McKean county Democrat meeting produced a false tax comparison claiming high local taxes on farms and homeowners, while railroads and telegraphs paid little. The Philadelphia Press is cited to refute state taxes on real estate and trades, stressing local authorities set real estate levies and the state returns funds to counties to ease local burdens rather than taxing individuals. It notes McKean county paid into the state treasury in 1887 but received substantial state allocations, arguing counties benefit from state revenues and the state does not tax farmers directly.

Creasy McKean County Auditor General State of Pennsylvanian Philadelphia Harrisburg McKean Democrats McKean

Complete cure offered for ten dollars by prominent Quaker physician

The Great Quaker Physician Dr Byers offers a $10 complete cure deal in Beranton. All applicants receive treatment for ten dollars with medicines included until cured, or a full refund if not. The offer, including free X ray exam, is time limited and may be withdrawn at any moment.

Beranton Rates Health Pennsylvania Allan Papa Aur Oy Byers

Cellular Health and Cure via Nutrient Therapy

The article states that body tissues consist of tiny cells and disease arises from cell disarray. It claims proper nutrients restore cell normalcy to achieve perfect health and asserts all diseases can be cured by this method. Doctor Hyers promotes a non illopathic, non homeopathic treatment grounded in exact science and fixed-law cures.

Hyers

Dr Byers Offers Free X Ray Exams For Unknown Ailments

Dr Byers insists on scientific X Ray testing to determine the exact cause of trouble. His fluoroscopic attachment allows full body examination to locate the affliction with certainty. The examination is absolutely free and no compensation is charged.

Byers

Giant Cactus of Arizona and Mexico

The giant cereus, tallest cactus in North America, reaches sixty feet with a two foot diameter. Known as the Giant Cactus in the United States and saguarre in Mexico, it stores large water in its body. Indians harvest its edible fruits and make beverages from them, while sensational extinction reports are overstated.

Arizona Mexico Avigora

Kidney Disease Cured by Doctor Byers Treatment

Mr. Fred Rentschler of 861 Elm St states years of kidney trouble with back pains and poor sleep ended after beginning Doctor Byers' treatment in May. He reports improvement and full cure, claiming never to feel better. He consulted doctors in New York and elsewhere without success.

New York

Fiery Skin Disease Healed by Doctor Byers

Mrs Samuel Brokenshire of Tormyn Pit suffered over ten years from cestema with raw legs and constant pain. After trying many doctors, her husband sought Doctor Byers whose treatment stopped pains and spasms, let her rest, and helped her legs heal significantly.

Samuel Brokenshire Tormyn Byora Doctor Byers

Dostor Byers Record

Doctor Byers born to Quaker parents pursued early education within that faith. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia in 1872 and studied at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He attended Pennsylvania Hospital and Blockley Hospital for extensive clinical work and later assisted in Eye and Ear clinics at Will’s Hospital. He served in J Solis Cohen’s throat clinics and later acted as examining physician for Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati and Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York.

Will’s Hospital Philadelphia Prof J. Solis Cohen Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York

Doctor Byers Treatment Claims Documented Relief

Irvin Gearhart and Barbara Dickson report relief after treatments by Doctor Byers. Gearhart cites long years of pain and mobility issues, while Dickson describes chronic bowel and hemorrhoid problems improving after his care. Both attribute their improvements to Byers without detailing medical specifics.

Rheumatism Cure by Dr Byers Praised by Patient

Mr. Conrad Heilig of 115 Ash Street Berinton recounts six years of rheumatism with mobility loss and torture. After consulting multiple doctors he found relief under Dr. Byers and now walks like others, calling him a superb healer.

Conrad Heilig Ash St. Berinton D Lo Byers Decetor

Farewell to Bronchial Trouble by Dr Byers' treatment

William Snowden from Wayne County Pennsylvania describes a three year battle with a severe cough. He lost weight and strength and nearly gave up hope until starting Dr Byers' treatment. He reports quick improvement and now enjoys good health and a quiet cough.

Irvin Gearhart Smith Place Jadwihi Street Palma William Snowden Wayne Co Byers

Doctor Churchman Byers Practice Ad

A classified notice for Doctor Churchman Byers, Chief Consulting Physician of the Bi Chemic Treatment, announces permanent offices on the second floor at 412 Sprusa St Scranton PA with hours 9 to 11 mornings and 7 to 8 evenings, Sunday 10 to 12.

Sprusa St Kivenings

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