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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1902

Page

7

Maitland Fair Opens Seventh Annual Exhibition at Wallsville

The Maitland Fair and Driving Park company opens its seventh annual exhibition in Wallsville Lackawanna county with no admission on opening day. Entries rush to fill buildings as secretary Smith reports strong pre entries. The schedule features multiple trot and pace races including a Friday free-for-all purse of 200. Officials include President Dr. Van C Decker and Secretary W C Smith with competition across horses cattle swine poultry and crafts.

Maitland Fair and Driving Park Company Wallsville Lst Smith Garret Ira van Alstyne Dalton F. M. Williams Nicholson Williams Maitland Littl Lackawanna County Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Great Bend Philadelphia Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Huck Centrol Maitland Driving Park Association van C. Decker W. C. Smitth J. W. Carpenter Ecranton Clase Kate Medlim P. A. Sherwood Jermyn Clay James J. Mahon Almokin Pierce Carbondale Thomas W Blk. G M. Sherwood Beranton Majeri James Justin Maxey Bo A Trott Montrose Lillian Roy T.m John Blattery Gold Rein Br. S Willam Norton Aldenville Fairport Bik Luke Black Joe Whitehouse Billy M Clark Honesdale Myrtie G F. I. Lott Admiral C W. Hoyt B. m John Slattery Billy D G. W. Beemer Clark’s Summit James Kelly Dunmore

Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments

Caution against ointments for catarrh that contain mercury as they can damage senses and the whole body when absorbed. The ad warns to rely on prescriptions from reputable physicians and to buy genuine cures like Hall’s Catarrh Cure made in Ohio by F. J. Cheney & Co. and sold for a price per bottle with a money back offer.

D. Cheney & Co Voledo Hall Ohio F. J. Cheney & Co Tesdale Vanilly

Local Fair Promises Big Weekend At Maltland Park

Tomorrow Waverly and Walla Ville baseball teams meet at 1 am while Myrtle Bell Webb of Chicago performs a 90 foot tower dive into a net. Friday hosts a balloon ascent with parachute as weather may boost Maltland park fair.

Cherae Horsemen Waverly Wallaville Myrtle Bell Webb Chicago Womiun Maltland Park L. Hatfield

Women of New Milford Plan Harvest Home Event

In New Milford on Thursday afternoon the Women’s Christ in Temperance union will meet at Mrs. Amos Kent’s home. Several locals travelled to Coney Island for the excursion, and church activities include Baptist services led by Professor J. A. Benson.

Scranton Tribune New Milford Women's Christ In Temperance Union Amos Kent Misa Florence Inderlied Paasile N. J W. Shay Susquehanna W. D. FP. Ainey Montrose Pittston Ainey J. V. Axtell Juniata College Tey KR. N Coney Island S. Garratt Catherine Shields Henrietta Hayden Nicholson C. Gillett Clifford

Temperance Union meets at Mrs Sprague home

Special to the Scranton Tribune Factoryville reports the Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathered yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock at Mrs George Sprague’s home. A county convention report was read aloud. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church plans a business meeting this afternoon at 2 o’clock with Mrs Bristol.

Factoryville Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union Od O'Lock Georore Sprague Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church Alrs Bristol o'Glock Ruth Shuman Glenburn Ruth Capwell G. W. Stanton V. Tt. Gardner Syracuse N.Y Gardner Elizabeth Wrigley Cazenovia H. Mathewson New York State Calvin Moore Baptist Church RE. J. Rice Post

Urine Checks Warn of Kidney Risk in Back Pain

An older medical advertisement warns that back pain may signal kidney disease and advises checking urine. it promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney liver bladder and rheumatic ailments and cites a Syracuse customer testimonial. The ad markets 80 cent and 1.00 size bottles and offers a free sample bottle.

David Kennedy G. F. Sammer Tioga Street Syracuse David Kennedy Corporation Rondout N.Y

The Little Mother at Lyceum Mirrors New York Melodrama

A Lyceum program review notes The Little Mother as a conventional melodrama with heroes and villains. It praises Dixies acts, especially My Wife's Presents by Sisson and Wallace, and highlights feats by Keaton, Paul Stevens, and the Darrows. It also previews St Ann with Florence Robinson and Robert MeWade, plus When We Were Twenty One at the Lyceum.

Lyceum New York Dixie's DHL Sisson Wallace Keaton the Paul Stevens Mrs. Darrow

Billy Hallman stars in Kidnapped in New York at Academy of Music

Billy Hallman, noted National League second baseman with the Philadelphia team, appears in a German role in Kidnapped in New York at the Academy of Music for three days starting Thursday. The production, lauded for Hallman’s stage presence, follows his prior baseball fame and mixed reviews. Seats are on sale now. Also touring is A Bohemian Beauty a musical comedy at Star Theatre for three days beginning tomorrow featuring Tom W. Miner management, elaborate color scenes, and performers Grace La Rue Andy Gardner the Gardner Brothers and others.

St. Ann Florence Robinson Lyceum Mrs. Lawrence Robert MecWade Paul Armstrong Me Wade Hippens Jefferso Julie Arthurs Fiora Fairchild Metropollitan Globe Ann New York London Dmaewallun Islands Ney Gilmore Academy of Miele Billy Hallman Philadelphias Hallman Rita Bane Bell Haliman Thiae Ball Mayer Tom W. Miner Star Theater Muchines Charlie Burke Burke Brothers Wise Mike Grace la Rue Picka Andy Gardner Gardner Brothers Johnson and Hilliard Davenport Sisters Campbell and Matthews Milton Shuster Amy Travis Nicholas Wright

Base Ball AL games across major parks

In Boston, Baltimore 4 4. Boston 8 8 with Batteries Katoll Robinson Sparks Warner and umpire Connolly. In Washington 12 ½ Philadelphia 2. Batteries Patten Drill Hastings Wilson Powers umpire Johnstone. In St Louis Detroit 2 1 1 9. Batteries Kissenger McGuire Sugden umpire O Loughlin. In New York Brooklyn 7 12. New York 2 2 7. Batteries Donovan Hitter Miller Bresnahan umpire Latham Irwin. In Philadelphia Boston 6 8. Batteries Malarkey Wittridge McFadden Doolin umpire Mealie.

Boston BALE Baltimore Katoll Robinson Sparks Warner Connolly Ratle Washington Philadelphia Patten Hastings Wilson Powers Johnstone St. Louis Rhe Detroit St. Lowe Vc Iooonocos Kissenger and McGuirefore Sugden Loughn New York Brooklyn Donovan Miller Bresnahan Latham Irwin Malarkey

Special Reduced Rail Rates for Monterey and West Coast Trips

Railroads announce limited time discounts for San Francisco Los Angeles and for settlers routes. Lehigh Valley offers 99.70 tickets from September 5 to November 9 with select trains excluded. Wisconsin Central sells settlers tickets Chicago to the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. Ontario & Western timetable changes warn of train discontinuations and alterations. Contact agents for details and schedules.

San Francisco Los Angeles Cal National Wholesale Druggists’ Association Monterey Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Ticket Wisconsin Central Railroad Chicago Montana Idaho Oregon Washington British Columbia W. H. Allen Park Building Pittsburg James C. Pond Milwaukee Wis

Desirable suite and services offered at 330 Jefferson avenue

Classified list of items and wants including a first class suite of rooms at 330 Jefferson avenue with table board, employment ads for salesmen and a colored woman seeking daily work, a young penman and German and English speaker seeking rem work, real estate offers in Lackawanna county, and loan opportunities. Also includes transit schedules and public notices from Frederick I. Brown and others.

Jefferson Avenue

Frosts Prompt Dundaff Residents to Return Home

Dundaff reports frost drives residents back to Green Ridge and surroundings. Local figures join church events and evangelistic work after changes in ministry and a move by I L Wells. Rev W R Tinker delivers a stirring sermon at the Baptist church quoting First Corinthians. Day and Day families depart for Binghamton to visit before returning home.

Scranton Tribune Dundaff Frank Siler Decker Green Ridge Factoryville D. Day Sanford Fla Binghamton

Shirt Factory Positions Offered for Steady Work

Advertises operator jobs at a shirt factory with guaranteed work and good pay. Promises weekly car fare refund to those who apply. Instructions to apply to W. R. Mosher on Friday morning at the Scranton House, W. Henry Rothschild Co., Freehold, New Jersey.

W. R. Mosher Scranton House W. Henry Rothschild Co Freehold N. J

Special excursion tickets for trainys on above dates

Special excursion tickets will be sold for all trainys on the above dates good for return within five days from and including date of sale Fare for the round trip 5.00 for adults and 2.00 for children between five and twelve years

Lost watch and pocketbook found on city streets

Lost items described include a small silver watch between Traliroud Avenue and Phelps Street and a pocketbook with 21 Liberal reward offered. Return to M. HL Finn at 1 Wood Street for retrieval.

Traliroud Avenue Phelps Street Wood Street Dhmond and Wood Streets M. HL Finn

Universalist association attendance and town notes

Hopbottom residents report on attendance at the Universalist association in Brooklyn last Friday and Saturday. Local visits include Miss Myra Jackson in Newark Valley and Miss Helen Smith in town. Rev Lewis preached in Scranton due to Rev Payne’s absence. School will close Wednesday for Montrose fall.

Picture Puzzle for the Lup tle Ones

Cut out the pictures on this page each day and draw a pencil mark around the hidden absent image. Mark, mail by Saturday to The Tribune Puzzle Department with name, age, and address. First correct six pictures received will have names published in The Tribune Monday morning.

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D L and W Board for Today Schedule

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for Wednesday September 17 lists event times and personnel such as Stevens Bartholomew Dung Nichola Murray Morgan and Murphy across morning and afternoon slots. The record shows activity for Vixtras East and other crew assignments with various times including 11 a m 120 p m 4 p m and 6 30 pm.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board Stevens Bartholomew Dung Gelden Nichola Mennikas Widners & A Howser Murray Morgan Murphy W. HM Lhelpers Mcgovern Goffey Secor Stanton

South Ride Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice 1902

A special meeting of the stockholders of the South Ride Bank will be held at the banking home on Monday November 24 1902 between 9 and 4 oclock to decide on approval or disapproval of the proposed increase of capital stock from 0 000 to 0 00 Frank Hummler Secretary Estate of Mulda Spangerborg late of Scranton deceased Letters testamentary issued to the undersigned all creditors and debtors to the estate to present claims for payment and settlement through Millie Harlowe Administratrix H C Reynolds Attorney 1 Mors Building

City Recorder Department of Public Works Dollris Seranton EB. Rocile Scmanton South Ride Bank Muldal Spangerborg Scranton

Lehigh Valley Trains Schedule Through Scranton and Wilkes-Barre

Train times and connections for Lehigh Valley routes effective June 15 1902. Details include departures from Scranton to New York Philadelphia and intermediate points via D and H R R with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars between Wilkes-Barre New York and Philadelphia. Officials Rollin H Wilbur Charles Ler and others note city ticket office at 69 Public Square Wilkes-Barre Pa.

Port Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ttcaca Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagai Falls Chicago Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia Suspension Bridge Rollin H. Wilbur Corthind Street Charles Ler Pass

Central Railroad of New Jersey Schedules from Scranton Station

Train timings from Scranton to New York Philadelphia and other destinations listed with multiple daily departures. Services include Quaker City Express via vestibule cars with Pullman, and connections to Baltimore Washington Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Tamaqua Pittstown and Pottsville. Agents contact W G Besslier and C O Burt for tickets.

New York Ontario and Western Lauawe Berunton Carbondale Cadosta Ceenss Wain Uae Tyas Cudowdia Burontan Inkins New Yoris City Ap Dictown Walton Norwich Onella Wego Poyntelle Watton Motht Bidney Bey Berapton CR. R Philadelphia Atlantic City Isaitimane Washington Pennsylvania Dokat Poes Ee Welsit Iorantan Pin Travis Baltimore Washington, D. C Avoca Pittston Wilkes-Barre Long Branch Orean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Allentown Tamaqua and Pottaville Tates and Tekets

Train Schedule From Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 1902

Schedule in effect June 1 1902 shows week day through vestibule trains from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia stopping at principal intermediate stations. Connections to Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and western points. Sunday service includes trips to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh. General managers A B Tuillinson and J A B Wood listed.

Thihis Laive Sermaton Ihus A. Om Wilkes-Barre Pollmat Biffet Philadelphia Tofts Ville Limbiurg Haastishburg Bualtiere Wreh- Ineton Plitaburg West Ij Aoom Shari Blairvishur Tultimore Washington Pittshore Tae Sunhurs bHarvleburg Philadelhia Haltimore Pittsburg Dalloan Marlonen Miladelhita Pausville Prineimed Titermedistitioni Pagleton Bun- Harrisburg Pitune

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