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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1902

Page

2

Four Deaths in a Week in Carbondale Chronicle

The Carbondale paper reports nine deaths in a week with Mrs. Jessie Jones wife of Albert R. Jones of Wayne Street Mrs. Marion Farnham Mellius of Garfield Avenue Mrs. Sarah Hoyle formerly of Prompton and 17 month old Hazel Downing among the victims. Mrs. Jones died in Trenton after a diabetes illness and lengthy return to Carbondale. funeral set for Saturday at 2 pm. Mrs. Hoyle born in Waymart 1885 died after lung congestion and heart failure. services in Carbondale with burial in Glen Dyberry. Mrs. Mellius born 1843 in Ludlowville New York moved to Carbondale 1896. funeral arrangements in Elmira. Downing infant of John and May Downing died after brief illness. funeral planned for Saturday.

Jessie Jones Albert R. Jones Marion Farnham Mellius Garfield Avenue Sarah Hoyle Prompton Hazel Downing Arbondale Wayne Street Marion Farnhan Melius John Downing Park Street Albert T. Jones Trenton N. J Jones Pat Trenton Jersey Ll. ¢. Weatherby Clifforl Carbondale Mr. Jones Jerome Weatherly Williamsport H. L. Weatherby Florida H. T. Whalen W. B. Grow Maplewood Mellius Ludlowville Tompkina County N. Y Elmira Charles Lee

New Sanitary Officers Elected in City Health Board

Michael Gallagher of the West Side was elected sanitary policeman by 3 to 2, and J Russell Shepherd became secretary as Dr J A Kelly was named board president. The new board set meetings for the first Tuesday of each month, ending a long debated reorganization.

Michael Gallagher West Side P. F. Moffitt Russell Shepherd Board of Health Dr. J. A. Kelly Wrather Joseph Gallagher PLP Moffitt J. Russell Shepherd Joseph O'Neill Aly Shepherd J. A. Kelly Niles Nathan English PL. G. McDonough Patrick Hurt Hart Dr. Kelly McDonough Dr. Niles Myr. McDonough O'Neill Ehart P. FP. Moffitt Gallagher Kelly

Happily Surprised by a Colic Remedy

Anamosa resident Hartman reports years of summer diarrhoea attacks and griping pains. He used Champlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which stopped diarrhoea without causing constipation, and he praises it as a favorite remedy available at all druggists.

Mre i H Hartman Anamosa Towa

Pittston Bros and Simon Longs Sons to Play Big Games

The Crescenta backers learn that manager Tappanias is arranging two major matches next week. Pittston Bros and Simon Longs Sons of Wilkes-Barre are set for Duffy's field on Tuesday and Friday afternoons, weather permitting. Crowds are expected to be large.

Tappan Duffy Crescenta Lnow Tappaniaw Pittston Bros Simon Lange Wilkes-Barre Brothers Simon Long Rooters

Letitia Gg Pugniano and Vincent Ciussese to Wed

Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Letitia Gg Pugniano and Vincent Ciussese at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Wednesday October 4 at 7 40 p m. The bride is niece of Common Councilman Gabriel Pugliano, a noted city businessman. Ciussese is with Cassese Bros banking firm of Scranton and known in county enterprises.

Letitia Gg. Pugniano Vincent Ciussese Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Gabriel Pugliano Cassese Cassese Bros Scranton

Reception at councilman's home after ceremony

A reception will be held at the councilman's home from to 11 o clock the evening of the ceremony. The residence is at 96 Dindaff street. After a wedding tour the couple will be at home to friends after October 26 at 1020 West Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Pa Cassese

Dindaff Street Mrs Cassese Weat Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Residential Improvements at Cemetery and Cherry Corner

A new stone sidewalk and general repairs are under way at the Cemetery Street and Cherry avenue corner. Once finished the property will be occupied by Conductor Frank Millard and family. A stone walk is also being built in front of the Melts home on Cherry Avenue. Robert Kinback and N. A. Purple, of this city, attend the sixth annual convention of the Retail Merchants Association of Pennsylvania in Scranton. William Mitchell of Carbondale handles extensive nickel plating business orders for Shipman Brothers attractions are arranging for The Prisoner of Zenda at the opera house Sept 35. Miss Genevieve Lowe leaves for Carbondale for ear bone surgery. Miss Jennie Hinster's health is seriously poor and recovery doubtful. Miss A Josephine Pollett announced engaged to Rutherford B Hayes Kinback. Rev A F Chaffee and Rev G A Place will exchange pulpits next Sunday. H G Young of Albany, D&SL railroad VP arrives in city. John Wark resumes work after illness. Macyfield clerks game vs city clerks ends after 13 innings in a 2 2 tie due to darkness.

Cemetery Street Cherry Avenue Frank Millard Melts Cherry Avene Robert Kinback N. A. Purple Retail Merchants’ Association of Pennsylvania Carbondale South Canaan Warren P. Lake Shipman Brothers’ Attractions New York Zenda Opera House Cenevieve Lowe South Malin Street Wayne Comity Herald Jennie Hineter A. Josephine Pollett Rutherford B. Hayes Kinback Scranton A. F. Chaffee G. A. Place Honesdale H. G Young Albany Delaware and Slidson Railroad John Wark Mendvick Works Macyfield

Local notes from Jermyn and Mayfield area

Reports from Jermyn, Mayfield and surrounding towns cover incidents and movements. John Lee Jermyn injured but not seriously by a heavy thunderbolt while working in Henderson shops in Carbondale. Rev. ML Fuller elected chaplain at the Fifty second Pennsylvania Volunteers reunion.

John Lee Mire Charles Lee East Side Hendricks Carbondale ML DD. Fuller Fifty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Westliss Floyd Pinter Lackawinnia Arthur Winter Kingston Seminary George Harrie Merton Wheeler M. J. Shields Allentown State Medical Association J. N. Barrett Middetown N.Y AL Willman Battenberg Ovean Grove Bartley Mutton Wheeler's Hospital Joseph J. Sullivan Mayfield Council Electric Light Company Jermyn

Unvited Mine Workers leader speaks at Archbold meeting

Taylor executive board member M A Heil addressed an onthushistic gathering in Archbold mine towns amid large attendance. Local Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans for a district convention at the Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday Sept 2 with noted speakers expected. Several residents report visits and returns from travels and relatives, including W O W Divis returning to Plymouth after a visit, and others sharing visits across Plymouth Union Street and North Main avenues.

M. A. Heil Mine Workers of America Archbold Noolh Odd Fellows Jocal Woman's Christian Tempermncre Union Dlatriet Whlel Due Deel Methodist Episcopal W. OW. Divis Plymouth Ater Mise Jessio John Owens North Toslor Robertson Perry Hopllits Green Ridge Alfred Davis Forest City Joseph Divi Main Street

Reverend Johnston Leads Dublin Pulpit at Methodist Church

Rev Johnston of Dublin preached at the Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday morning. Johnson of Beranton, a guest of Mr Christy, has returned home. Theodore Stone of South Abington bought Kennedy property on Beech Street to make his future home. Jermyn completes his well and will reside there with ample water. Some simmer boarders remain. most have returned home as this is a delightful time of year in the country.

Mr. Johnston Dublin Ireland Methodist Episcopal Church Johnson Beranton Christy T. (. Kennedy Beech Street Theodore Stone South Abington Rank Jermyn Paris France Switzerland Germany Paris Couturiers

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure

Warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Emphasizes obtaining genuine product and price per bottle.

Hall J. Cheney & Co Toledo P. J. Cheney & Co

Stomach Trouble Cure Book Offered Free By Mail

A farmar style health note promotes a free booklet from FP A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan about indigestion and stomach disease. It describes symptoms like headaches fatigue and nervousness caused by weak digestion and promises simple dietary guidance and a digest time table. Readers are urged to mail a postal card with name and address to request the book.

FP. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich Mall

Railroads Offer Special Rates for National Drugists Meeting

Special reduced tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles for the National Wholesale Druggists’ Association meeting at Monterey from October 7 to 11. Lehigh Valley Railroad sells round trip tickets at 99.70 good September 28 through 30 for return by November 15 on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Consult LV railway agents for details.

San Francisco Los Angeles Cal National Wholesale Druggists’ Association Monterey Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Ticket

Allentown Fair Train Tickets and Special Rates

Allentown Fair tickets go on sale September 23 and 24 with return passage through September 27. Special one day rates apply Thursday September 25, round trip from Scranton $2.00 and children $1.40. Trains except the Black Diamond Express. depart Scranton around 8 a.m. and return from Allentown in the afternoon. See Delaware and Hudson and Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.

Scranton Allentown P. A Delaware and Hudson Aml Lehigh Valley

Special excursion to Allentown during great fair

New Jersey Central offers round trip specials September 2h and 8 to 26 from Scranton to Allentown and return with stopovers to Ashley and Yatesville. Fares vary by origin, $4.10 from Scranton, $2.70 Pittston, $2.85 Wilkes-Barre, with tickets valid on special and regular trains and returnable by September 27. Contact local agents or district passenger agent J. S. Swisher for details.

Allentown New Jersey Central Railroad Scranton Ashley Nelusive All Paints Yatesville Wilkes-Barre Quaker City Pittston New Jersey Central J. 8 Swisher Jissenger Beraunton

Special Round Trip Washington Tickets From Scranton

Lackawanna railroad offers special round trip tickets to Washington at the one way fare for the round trip. From Scranton the fare is 7.74 dollars. Tickets on sale October 4 to 7 and valid for outbound travel to Washington. Return travel allowed until October 14 with possible extension to November 3 upon deposit of tickets with a local agent and payment of 50 cents. Stopovers allowed at Baltimore Philadelphia and one other point en route within final limits. For details contact the local Lackawanna railroad ticket agent.

Lackawanna Railroad Washington Scranton Jobot Baltimore Philadelphia

Timetable Changes On Ontario & Western Railway Announced

The New York Ontario and Western Railway will discontinue some geome trains and alter others soon. Readers planning a trip should contact the nearest station agent for correct service information.

New York, Ontario & Western Railway Geome Ontario & Western

Lackawanna Excursions to Niagara Falls Dates Noted

Special excursion tickets offered for all trains on September 25 and October 25. Return validity five days from sale date. Round trip fare five dollars for adults and two dollars ten cents for children ages five to twelve.

Lackawanna Railroad Niagara Falls

Annual veterans encampment shapes capital city choice

The passage notes that yearly veterans encampments crown various conventions, selecting a city with ample facilities to host and care for delegates, and that Washington D C was chosen for this purpose.

Washington

Gathering at Washington for G A R encampment in 1902

The article lauds Washington as ideal for the G A R meeting with public buildings and landmarks. It notes the New Jersey Central and Royal Blue routes, frequent service from New York and New England, and low travel rates for the October 1902 encampment. A postal inquiry to C M Burt of the New Jersey Central offers a guide with details and pictures.

Washington New Jersey Central New York New England Scranton Wilkes-Barre Waoshington C. M. Burt G. Pb.a Dept

Local Notes From Olyphant Area Attendees and Travels

Town readers report residents in town yesterday. Linia Allen Mire Loftus Ale Mairkle John Relek and others listed as uncalled for at the post office. Mr Timlin of Jermyn called in. M Ackerly attended a wedding at Justus. L Metlabe left for several days in New York. John Boyle of Luckawinna Street in New York and John Newcombe of Archbald spent yesterday in town.

Linia B. Allen Mire Loftus Ale Mairkle John Relek William J. B Richards Smith A. Scott Edward Phomus James Warren Hills Carehondele Yeeeterday John Boyle Luckawinna Street New Yok John Newcombe Archbald

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Carborndale Julia Jessup Hudson Hoyle Currie Walters Church Street Salem Avenue Hoyle Delaware and Hudson Company Wuaymart Deacon Jessup Pioneer City Edith Simons Cloquet Minn Vura Hoyle Honesfale Carrie Walter Horace H Ambrose W. Hoyle Wellington Minneapolis Mia Catherine Stone Clark's Green Hiram Hudson Waymart Arthur Hudson Dakota Delaware and Hudson Glen Dyberry Cemetery Pittston Bro’s Jermyn and Mayfield Taylor Waverly Allentown Fair Washington, D. C G. A. BR. Veterans Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping Washington Ave Atterbury Samter Bros Complete Outfitters Olyphant
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